60 Questions
Which country ruled thirty-two colonies in North America by 1775?
Britain
What was the approximate population of the thirteen colonies in 1775?
2.5 million
Why did some British colonies eventually strike for their independence, while others did not?
Distinctive social, economic, and political structures
What was the average age of the colonists in 1775?
16
Which industry involved about 90 percent of the people in the colonies?
Agriculture
What was the staple crop in Maryland and Virginia?
Tobacco
What was the position of the Christian ministry in the colonies?
Highly esteemed
What was a deadly killer, especially of young people, in the colonies?
Smallpox
Which region of the American colonies was heavily dependent on tobacco as a major crop?
Chesapeake colonies
What was the main manufacturing activity in the American colonies?
Lumbering
Which industry was a major industry in New England, exporting dried cod to Europe?
Fishing
What was the triangular trade?
Trade between the American colonies, Europe, and the West Indies
Which two groups constituted about 13 percent of the total population in the colonies by 1775?
German and Scottish
Which two groups settled chiefly in Pennsylvania?
Germans and Scots-Irish
Which two groups had no deep-rooted loyalty to the British crown?
Germans and Scots-Irish
Which two groups had been transplanted to Northern Ireland before coming to America?
Scots-Irish and Irish Catholics
According to the text, what did Michel-Guillaume de Crèvecoeur see in America in the 1770s?
A diverse ethnic population
What did the African slave trade contribute to the African-American community in America?
A culturally diverse community
What was the social ladder like in eighteenth-century America?
It allowed for upward mobility
What contributed to the stratification of colonial society on the eve of the Revolution?
Armed conflicts and war profits
Which of the following was a consequence of London offering bounties to stimulate production of certain items in the colonies?
The colonists became bitter about the limitations on their free enterprise
What trade imbalance raised a question for the colonists in the 18th century?
A lack of foreign markets for American goods
What was the purpose of the Molasses Act passed by the British Parliament in 1733?
To restrict North American trade with the French West Indies
What was a common mode of transportation in colonial America due to the scarcity of money and workers?
Waterways
Which two churches were tax-supported in 1775?
Anglican and Congregational
What were taverns often used for during the Revolutionary movement?
Crystallizing public opinion
What was the official faith in the colonies?
Church of England
What type of information was often exchanged at taverns?
Information, misinformation, and rumor
What was the role of Samuel Adams in the taverns?
Wire-pulling politician
What was the state of the intercolonial postal system in the mid-1700s?
Established but slow and infrequent
Which country ruled thirty-two colonies in North America by 1775?
Britain
What was the average age of the colonists in 1775?
25
Which region of the American colonies was heavily dependent on tobacco as a major crop?
Southern
What was the approximate population of the thirteen colonies in 1775?
2.5 million
Which industry was a major industry in New England, exporting dried cod to Europe?
Fishing
What was the staple crop in Maryland and Virginia?
Tobacco
Which two churches were tax-supported in 1775?
Anglican and Congregational
Which two groups had no deep-rooted loyalty to the British crown?
African slaves and Native Americans
Which industry involved about 90 percent of the people in the colonies?
Agriculture
What was the staple crop in Maryland and Virginia?
Tobacco
What was a deadly killer, especially of young people, in the colonies?
Smallpox
What was the position of the Christian ministry in the colonies?
Highly esteemed
What was the main mode of transportation in colonial America due to the scarcity of money and workers?
Sailing sloop
What was the purpose of the Molasses Act passed by the British Parliament in 1733?
To squelch North American trade with the French West Indies
Which region of the American colonies was heavily dependent on tobacco as a major crop?
Southern Colonies
What contributed to the stratification of colonial society on the eve of the Revolution?
The trade imbalance between the colonies and Britain
Which two groups constituted about 13 percent of the total population in the colonies by 1775?
Germans and Scots-Irish
What was the approximate population of the thirteen colonies in 1775?
Around 2.5 million
Which industry involved about 90 percent of the people in the colonies?
Agriculture
What was the state of the intercolonial postal system in the mid-1700s?
Underdeveloped
Which group of people in colonial America faced more limited prospects as the supply of unclaimed soil dwindled and families grew?
Descendants of the original settlers
Which two churches were tax-supported in 1775?
Anglican and Congregational
What was the official faith in the colonies?
Anglican
Which region of the American colonies was heavily dependent on tobacco as a major crop?
Southern colonies
What was the main manufacturing activity in the American colonies?
Agriculture
What was the role of Samuel Adams in the taverns?
He had a large alehouse fraternity in places like Boston's Green Dragon Tavern
What was the approximate population of the thirteen colonies in 1775?
Around 2 million
What was the approximate population of the thirteen colonies in 1775?
Around 2 million
What type of information was often exchanged at taverns?
Information, misinformation, and rumor
What was the state of the intercolonial postal system in the mid-1700s?
Established but slow and infrequent
Study Notes
Colonial America in 1775
- By 1775, Britain ruled thirty-two colonies in North America.
Population and Economy
- The approximate population of the thirteen colonies in 1775 was around 2.5 million.
- About 90% of the people in the colonies were involved in agriculture.
- The main manufacturing activity in the American colonies was textiles.
Regional Crops
- The staple crop in Maryland and Virginia was tobacco.
- New England was known for its dried cod exports to Europe.
Slavery and Immigration
- About 13% of the total population in the colonies consisted of African Americans and German immigrants.
- The African slave trade contributed to the African-American community in America.
- Scottish-Irish immigrants settled chiefly in Pennsylvania.
- Scottish-Irish immigrants had no deep-rooted loyalty to the British crown.
- They had been transplanted to Northern Ireland before coming to America.
Social Hierarchy and Faith
- The social ladder in eighteenth-century America was characterized by stratification.
- The official faith in the colonies was Christianity.
- The Christian ministry held a prominent position in the colonies.
- Anglican and Congregationalist churches were tax-supported in 1775.
Transportation and Communication
- Taverns were often used for exchanging information during the Revolutionary movement.
- Samuel Adams played a key role in the taverns.
- The main mode of transportation in colonial America was walking or riding due to the scarcity of money and workers.
- The intercolonial postal system was limited in the mid-1700s.
Trade and Legislation
- The triangular trade was a significant trade route.
- The Molasses Act of 1733 was passed by the British Parliament to stimulate production of certain items in the colonies.
- A trade imbalance raised questions for the colonists in the 18th century.
Health and Demographics
- The average age of the colonists in 1775 was around 16 years old.
- Disease was a major killer, especially among young people, in the colonies.
- Young people, especially males, faced limited prospects as the supply of unclaimed soil dwindled and families grew.
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