AnswersMPS SS221-CR U.S. History S1 2023-24Unit Test

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The American colonists wanted to import molasses from other countries in order to

A
operate machines.
B
burn in lamps.
C
make rum.
D
replace sugar.
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Why was molasses important to the thirteen American colonies?

A
There was no tax on molasses, so it was cheap to import it.
B
Britain was forced to buy molasses from the colonies.
C
The colonists needed molasses to make rum, a valuable export.
D
Molasses was a raw material that was found only in the thirteen colonies.
3

Britain hoped that by enforcing the Navigation Acts, they would weaken their rivals, especially the

A
Spanish.
B
French.
C
Italians.
D
Dutch.
4

How did the Navigation Acts set limits on colonial exports?

A
Goods had to be shipped to British ports before being sold to other countries.
B
Ships from other countries could only deliver limited goods to the colonies.
C
The colonies were taxed on items they received from other countries.
D
The colonies were not allowed to ship any goods to Britain.
5

During the colonial era, why did many people in New England take part in the dangerous whaling industry?

A
Whaling was the sole economic option available in New England and it was the only way to make money.
B
Economic options were limited in New England due to poor agricultural conditions, and whale oil was profitable.
C
Indentured servants who came to New England could only find jobs working on whaling boats.
D
Enslaved laborers were put to work on whaling boats against their will and forced to suffer brutal conditions.
6

How were the Navigation Acts of 1651 and the Molasses Act of 1733 alike?

A
They both put limits on colonial trade.
B
They both shut down colonial ports.
C
They both forced the colonies to trade with the Dutch.
D
They both eliminated taxes on colonial imports.
7

How did the Navigation Acts impact the thirteen American colonies?

A
The colonies could ship exports directly to other countries.
B
The colonies could receive imports directly from other countries.
C
The colonies made a greater profit on exported goods.
D
The colonies had to pay heavy taxes on certain imported goods.
8

Which of the following statements best describes the thirteen American colonies’ view on trade?

A
The colonies could get the best prices for finished goods that were purchased from Britain.
B
The colonies purchased finished goods only from Britain because other nations sold items of poor quality.
C
The colonies needed to purchase all finished goods from Britain because they were unable to manufacture their own.
D
The colonies often could get better prices on finished goods from nations other than Britain.
9

Minerals were an important resource in which American colonies?

A
the New England colonies
B
the middle colonies
C
the southern colonies
D
all of the colonies
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Mercantilism is an economic theory stating that colonies should

A
build independent economies.
B
trade with many other nations.
C
mainly benefit the founding country.
D
not be burdened with taxes.

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