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5. Colonial Regions“The 13” French & Indian War 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points Colonial Government Geography

6. Name the geographic location fought over during the French & Indian War.

7. Ohio River Valley (10)

8. Which geographic feature separated the British Colonies from the Natives in the ORV?

9. Appalachian Mountains (20)

10. Name the route of triangular trade that had a great cost in human suffering for enslaved Africans.

11. Middle Passage (30)

12. How did geography affect the economy of the New England Region?

13. The cold, harsh climate and rocky soil made it difficult to farm. (40)

14. Describe why the British were interested in moving further west.

15. To farm the ORV, to expand because of overcrowding. (50)

16. Cash crops (tobacco, rice, indigo) were important to which region?

17. Southern Region (10)

18. Ben, a Quaker, wants to set up an Oats farm in this region…

19. Middle Region (20)

20. Wheat, barley, and oats are what type of crops?

21. Staple Crops (30)

22. Ship-building requires an abundance of lumber. Which region would be most suitable for this?

23. New England Region (40)

24. The Puritans, or “Pilgrims,” came to the New World for this reason, and settled in this region.

25. Religious Freedom; New England Region (50)

26. Which region did the town meeting develop in, and why was it important?

27. New England Region; discuss issues related to the town. (10)

28. Describe the significance of the Mayflower Compact.

29. First attempt at self-government in the Americas. (20)

30. What is a bicameral legislature?

31. A law-making body made up of two houses. (30)

32. What was the purpose of colonial assemblies?

33. To provide representative government; make laws for colonies. (40)

34. What is representative government?

35. Chosen officials whose job it is to make decision for the people. (50)

36. Identify the colony settled by the Quakers, and describe one way they influenced the colony.

37. Pennsylvania; first representative self- government, religious tolerance, farmed staple crops. (10)

38. Why did the southern colonies need to rely on slave labor?

39. They relied on agriculture to make money – needed lots of labor! (20)

40. Why were town meetings and colonial assemblies created?

41. To provide representative government (30)

42. Name two colonies that were established for religious freedom.

43. Pennsylvania (Quakers); Maryland (Catholics); Massachusetts (Puritans) (40)

44. How did mercantilism affect the British colonies?

45. The colonies were ONLY allowed to trade with Great Britain. (50)

46. What is a militia?

47. Civilians serving as soldiers (10)

48. Why were the American Indians more willing to become allies with the French?

49. The French were friendlier, not trying to take their land, and they traded. (20)

50. The Treaty of Paris of 1763 gave important land to the British colonies – what impact did this have?

51. Colonists wanted to move west to farm! (30)

52. Why did the British want to use the Ohio River Valley area?

53. To create settlements for farming (40)

54. Describe two ways life will change for American Indians after the French & Indian War.

55. No longer can trade with France; more conflict with the British; loss of life in conflicts; pushed further west (50)

56. Make your wager

57. Describe the characteristics of indentured servitude and slavery, and explain an economic reason why each system was used in England’s colonies

58. Slavery: forced labor – cheap labor for agriculture and economical gains. Indentured Servants: colonists who worked for a period of time to pay off a debt – cheap labor, and used to increase population.