Colonial Life

Which of the following best describes the relationship between
colonists and the American Indians in early American colonial
history?1. The two groups were always in conflict.
2. The two groups rarely encountered each other.
3. The two groups established trade relations.
4. The two groups lived together in harmony.

3. The two groups established trade relations.

What created conflict between colonists and the Delaware Indians in
Pennsylvania in 1737?1. Jamestown Massacre
2. King Philip�s War
3. Pequot War
4. Walking Purchase

4. Walking Purchase

How did Britain�s Glorious Revolution affect the American
colonies?1. It led to greater restrictions on colonial self-government.
2. It led to an increased sense of independence from Britain.
3. It led to greater trade restrictions with other European nations.
4. It led to political chaos, weakening the sense of an American identity.

2. It led to an increased sense of independence from Britain.

In the 1600s, why didn�t the King of England always know what was
happening in the American colonies?1. The king was not very
interested in the American colonies.
2. The colonies governed themselves, so he did not need to know.
3. The colonies were far away, and it took a long time for news to
reach him.
4. The king did not appoint the colonial governors, so no one
reported to him.

3. The colonies were far away, and it took a long time for news to
reach him.

Typically, colonial towns in New England1. were home to
enslaved farm workers.
2. welcomed people of all religions.
3. had different ethnic neighborhoods.
4. were built around a common.

4. were built around a common

During the 1600s, what increased tension between the colonists and
American Indians?1. competition for land
2. disagreements over trade
3. clearing of forest area
4. building of port cities

1. competition for land

What was an unexpected result of the British policy of salutary
neglect toward the American colonies?1. The colonies became
richer than Britain wanted.
2. The colonies� dependence upon British rule grew.
3. The colonies developed a separate American identity.
4. The colonies began to develop self-government.

3. The colonies developed a separate American identity.

How did settlement of the southern colonies differ from settlement of
the New England and middle colonies?1. Unlike the New England
and the middle colonies, the main reason people settled the Southern
Colonies was to gain religious freedom.
2. Unlike the New England and the middle colonies, the main reason
people settled the southern colonies was to make money.
3. Settlers had many reasons for coming to southern colonies,
whereas people settled in the New England and middle colonies only to
have religious freedom.
4. Settlers had many reasons for coming to southern colonies,
whereas people settled in the New England and middle colonies only to
make money.

2. Unlike the New England and the middle colonies, the main reason
people settled the southern colonies was to make money.

What made the New England colonies different from the middle and
southern colonies?1. The rocky soil was difficult to farm.
2. The large plantations had many enslaved workers.
3. The excellent harbors helped cities grow.
4. The population of the colonies was especially diverse.

1. The rocky soil was difficult to farm.

Which of the following best describes the state of
self-government in British Colonial America in the 1600s?1. The
colonies were entirely controlled by Britain.
2. Many of the colonies elected representative assemblies.
3. Most of the colonies elected their own governors.
4. The colonies were completely free to govern themselves.

2. Many of the colonies elected representative assemblies.