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Who is America named for?
Who is America named for?
- Columbus
- Erik the Red
- John Cabot
- Amerigo Vespucci (correct)
Which European explorer sailed the ocean blue in 1492?
Which European explorer sailed the ocean blue in 1492?
- John Cabot
- Erik the Red
- Columbus (correct)
- Amerigo Vespucci
What was the impact of European colonization on the Native population in the early days of Columbus?
What was the impact of European colonization on the Native population in the early days of Columbus?
- Death and devastation (correct)
- Population growth
- Improvement in living conditions
- Integration and harmony
What became an integral part of the American-European economy by the 1800s?
What became an integral part of the American-European economy by the 1800s?
How many slaves were transported from West Africa by the 1800s?
How many slaves were transported from West Africa by the 1800s?
Which region of the colonies had a thin rocky soil that was not suitable for cash crops?
Which region of the colonies had a thin rocky soil that was not suitable for cash crops?
What type of farming was common in the north due to the poor soil conditions?
What type of farming was common in the north due to the poor soil conditions?
Which region of the colonies had large fertile plots of land that led to a planter society?
Which region of the colonies had large fertile plots of land that led to a planter society?
What was the main consequence of expanding westward into Native land in Virginia?
What was the main consequence of expanding westward into Native land in Virginia?
Why did colonists prefer to rely on slaves instead of servants when expanding westward?
Why did colonists prefer to rely on slaves instead of servants when expanding westward?
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