Question 1

Which region of the thirteen colonies is represented by the list below? (8.10B)

Accepted Answer

New England colonies

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Middle colonies

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Southern colonies

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Western colonies

Question 2

Which of the following contributed most to the development of the plantation system in the South? (8.12B)

Accepted Answer

Fertile soil and long growing seasons

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Intelligent planters and good weather

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Long growing seasons and many rivers

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Fertile soil and large natural harbors

Question 3

Which of the following best explains the cause of the economic differences between the Southern and Northern colonies? (8.12C)

Accepted Answer

The differences in climate and geography dictated what the economy of each region would be based on.

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The Pilgrims settled in the Northern region and since they were abolitionists it meant they wouldn't allow slavery.

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The Southern colonies developed a more diverse economy because the Jamestown settlers came to make money.

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Since the two different regions were established by different countries they developed different economies.

Question 4

Which statement best explains why the economic development in different regions of the United States was not the same? (8.12C)

Accepted Answer

Each region had unique geographical features that influenced its economy.

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The unequal population in each region determined the region's economy.

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A region's economy was determined by the settlers who lived there.

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The federal government passed laws that determined a region's economy.

Question 5

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing? (8.12A)

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts

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Georgia

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Maryland

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Virginia

Question 6

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston? (8.10B)

Accepted Answer

Natural harbors provide access to markets.

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Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.

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Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.

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Extreme climates limited productive activity.

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