Colonial Life

Question 1

Look at this diagram of a New England town. Which of the following would you most likely find clustered around the piece of land indicated with the arrow? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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family homes; a school; a meetinghouse; shops

Question 2

a culturally diverse society

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Middle colonies

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding the colonial region shown on the map to the right?

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This region was culturally diverse.

Question 4

Match the characteristic to each colonial region.a school in every village

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New England

Question 5

a plantation economy

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Southern colonies

Question 6

Which colony believed in the separation of a government’s powers?

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Pennsylvania

Question 7

Why did the jury in Zenger’s case acquit him?

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They determined that Zenger used facts in his criticism of the governor.

Question 8

Which of the following was an effect of salutary neglect?Check any of the boxes that apply.

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The colonies grew richer.; The colonies traded with countries other than Britain.

Question 9

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between the colonists and Indigenous groups?

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Colonists’ relationship with Indigenous groups grew tense over time as the two groups competed for land.

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