Slavery in Colonial America

Question 1

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

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The colonies often could get better prices on finished goods from nations other than Britain.

Question 2

Why did some American colonists engage in smuggling and piracy?

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because that was a way to obtain goods cheaply

Question 3

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

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Economic options were limited in New England due to poor agricultural conditions, and whale oil was profitable.

Question 4

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

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Dutch.

Question 5

What did the British think about colonial trade?

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Britain did not want the colonies to trade with competing nations.

Question 6

During the colonial era, a long growing season and rich soil had a great effect on the economy of

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the southern colonies.

Question 7

How did the Navigation Acts set limits on colonial exports?

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Goods had to be shipped to British ports before being sold to other countries.

Question 8

Why was molasses important to the thirteen American colonies?

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The colonists needed molasses to make rum, a valuable export.

Question 9

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

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They both put limits on colonial trade.

Question 10

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

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make rum.

Slavery in Colonial America Answers