Question 1

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they

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resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.

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wanted to be able to trade feely with foreign nations.

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feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians.

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did not want to share control of the fur trade with France.

Question 2

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

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It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.

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It weakened the influence of religion in government.

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It limited the power of the future of colonial governments.

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It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

Question 3

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

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Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.

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Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

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Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.

Question 4

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

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by preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries.

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by requiring colonists to enlist in the military.

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by introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies.

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by limiting the amount of farmland each colonists would have.

Question 5

Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slaved trade during the 1700s?

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Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops.

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A lack of protective tariffs in the American colonies.

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Demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies.

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A lack of skilled labor in the American colonies.

Question 6

Catholics immigrated to the Maryland colony in the 17th century primarily to

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escape persecution

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produce cash crops to pay off debts.

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profit from natural resources

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avoid crop failures and famine

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