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What was the name of the trade route that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
What was the name of the trade route that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
- Transatlantic Trade Route (correct)
- Indian Ocean Trade Route
- Silk Road
- Mediterranean Trade Route
Which event marked a significant turning point in the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies?
Which event marked a significant turning point in the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies?
- Ohio River Valley Treaty
- Bacon’s Rebellion
- Pontiac’s Rebellion
- Proclamation of 1763 (correct)
Who authored the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense' that advocated for American independence?
Who authored the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense' that advocated for American independence?
- Thomas Paine (correct)
- John Winthrop
- John Rolfe
- James Oglethorpe
Which of the following was a key principle of mercantilism?
Which of the following was a key principle of mercantilism?
What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in colonial America?
What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in colonial America?
Which document established a system for governing the territories and set criteria for admission of new states to the union?
Which document established a system for governing the territories and set criteria for admission of new states to the union?
Study Notes
Trade Routes and Colonial America
- The trade route that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas was the Triangular Trade.
American Independence
- The event that marked a significant turning point in the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies was the American Revolution.
- Thomas Paine authored the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense' that advocated for American independence.
Economic Principles
- A key principle of mercantilism was the accumulation of wealth and power through a favorable balance of trade.
Colonial Governance
- The significance of the House of Burgesses in colonial America was that it was the first representative assembly in the colonies, established in 1619 in Jamestown, Virginia.
Government Documents
- The Northwest Ordinance established a system for governing the territories and set criteria for admission of new states to the union.
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Test your knowledge of Colonial America with this quiz covering topics such as regional differences, key figures like John Rolfe and John Winthrop, the Triangle Trade, slavery, colonial regions, Navigation Acts, Mercantilism, and more.
