15 Questions
What was the duration of British colonization on the East coast of North America before the American Revolution?
150 years
What was a major difference between the economy of the Southern colonies and the Northern colonies?
The Southern colonies focused on agriculture, while the Northern colonies focused on trading.
What was a consequence of being a colonist, according to the text?
You were no longer considered part of your home country's society.
What was a significant feature of daily life in the colonies?
Slavery was legal in every colony.
How did the British control the economy of the 13 colonies?
They controlled it carefully in many regards.
What kind of opportunities might colonists have had more of compared to their home country?
Economic opportunities.
What was a characteristic of the 13 colonies?
Each colony was essentially its own entity.
What was the primary purpose of mercantilism in the colonial economy?
To control the production of resources and prevent the colonies from establishing independent economies
What was the impact of the Enlightenment on the colonists?
It helped them form their own ideas about liberty, equality, and freedom
Why was farming important to the colonists?
Because it indicated that they owned their own land
What was the main reason behind Britain's strict trade restrictions?
To prevent the colonies from trading with other nations
What was the main benefit of owning land in the colonies?
It gave them a sense of equality and freedom
What was the significance of John Locke's ideas to the colonists?
They influenced their ideas about liberty and equality
Why did the colonists engage in a black market network?
To evade British taxes and trade restrictions
What was the main advantage of the Enlightenment thinkers' ideas to the colonists?
They emphasized the importance of individual liberties and rights
Imagine living in the early American colonies, leaving your home country to settle in a developing land. What was life like for these brave individuals? Take this quiz to explore the daily struggles and triumphs of American colonists.
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