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The New England Colonies — Unit test Answers

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Maryland was different from the other English colonies because

A
it was founded on behalf of Roman Catholic colonists.
B
it established good relations with American Indians.
C
it grew tobacco as a lucrative cash crop.
D
it was created as a proprietorship, unlike any other colony.
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How did Benjamin Franklin affect the debate over the Albany Plan of Union?

A
He was a strong opponent of the plan.
B
He advocated giving the colonies to France.
C
He was the creator of the plan.
D
He advocated giving the colonies to Spain.
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The New England colonies did not rely on agriculture because

A
there was a shortage of timber to build farm equipment.
B
they had no ships to transport cash crops.
C
the soil was rocky and the growing season was short.
D
most of the workers were engaged in the mining industry.
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Why did Britain adopt mercantilist policies for the American colonies?

A
Britain believed that trading with other nations would not benefit the colonies.
B
Britain believed the colonies should develop an independent economy.
C
Britain wanted the colonies to offer other nations poor goods at high prices.
D
Britain did not want trade with the colonies to enrich its competitors.
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Which New England colony had a governor who was not appointed by the King of England?

A
Massachusetts Bay
B
New York
C
Pennsylvania
D
Rhode Island

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