Question

The Inca and Maya civilizations originated in South America. (1 point) Responses True True False False Question 2 Colonies self-governed by holding town meetings.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 3 The economy of the New England Colonies was based largely on farming.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 4 The economy of the Middle Colonies was based largely on hunting.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 5 The economy of the Southern Colonies was based largely on plantation farming and agriculture.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 6 The term "backcountry" means an area of small farms or homesteads that are self-sufficient and set further away in the wilderness, keeping them fairly isolated.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 7 William Penn considered his colony to be a "holy experiment" and wanted it to be a model of religious freedom and peace.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 8 Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance and thus established the colony of Rhode Island.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 9 French colonists hunted and traded fur and were friendly with Native Americans.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 10 The Mayflower Compact was a formal agreement by the Pilgrims, written by the King.(1 point)

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses for each question:

1. False - The Inca civilization originated in South America (specifically in what is now Peru), while the Maya civilization originated in Mesoamerica, which includes parts of present-day Mexico and Central America.

2. True - Colonies, especially in New England, often self-governed through town meetings.

3. False - The economy of the New England Colonies was more diverse, including fishing, shipbuilding, and trade, in addition to farming, which was more limited due to the rocky soil.

4. False - The economy of the Middle Colonies was primarily based on agriculture (especially grain farming), trade, and some manufacturing, not largely on hunting.

5. True - The economy of the Southern Colonies was indeed based largely on plantation farming and agriculture.

6. True - The term "backcountry" refers to areas with small farms or homesteads that were self-sufficient and located further away from settled areas.

7. True - William Penn viewed his colony (Pennsylvania) as a "holy experiment" and aimed to create a model of religious freedom and peaceful coexistence.

8. True - Roger Williams championed religious tolerance and founded the colony of Rhode Island as a place for those seeking religious freedom.

9. True - French colonists were known for their fur trading and generally maintained friendly relationships with Native Americans.

10. False - The Mayflower Compact was a formal agreement made by the Pilgrims in 1620, but it was not written by the King; it was created by the settlers themselves as a form of self-governance.

Answer 2

is number 3 correct?

Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion in my previous response. Let's clarify question 3:

Question 3: The economy of the New England Colonies was based largely on farming.

Correct Answer: False - While farming was an important aspect of the New England economy, it was not the primary basis. The New England economy was more heavily focused on fishing, shipbuilding, and trade due to the region's geographical conditions (rocky soil and harsh climate), which limited large-scale agriculture.

So, the response for question 3 should be False. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!