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Question

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What can you infer about the Southern economy based on the chart?

(1 point)
Responses

The Southern Colonies' land was worth more because of the rich soil
The Southern Colonies' land was worth more because of the rich soil

The New England Colonies were wealthier than the Middle and Southern Colonies
The New England Colonies were wealthier than the Middle and Southern Colonies

The Southern Colonies' greatest export was tobacco
The Southern Colonies' greatest export was tobacco

The Middle Colonies grew more products than the Southern Colonies

Answer 1

Based on the chart, the most accurate inference about the Southern economy is:

The Southern Colonies' greatest export was tobacco.

This reflects the significance of tobacco as a cash crop in the Southern economy during that period. If the chart provides information supporting this, it would further validate this response.

Answer 2

Which of these were reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain? Select two that apply. (4 points)
Responses

Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions
Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions

He went in search of an easier route to Asia
He went in search of an easier route to Asia

Spain wanted to control the spice trade
Spain wanted to control the spice trade

He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery

Answer 3

The two most relevant reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain are:

1. He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
2. Spain wanted to control the spice trade.

These motivations were primarily driven by the desire for wealth, trade opportunities, and the search for new routes to accessible Asian markets.

Answer 4

Why was the Act of Toleration enacted?(1 point)
Responses

to retain a separation between church and state
to retain a separation between church and state

to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland
to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland

to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices
to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices

to provide freedom of religion for Jews

Answer 5

The Act of Toleration was enacted to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland.

This law was passed in Maryland in 1649 to protect the rights of Catholics in a predominantly Protestant setting, ensuring that they could practice their religion without persecution.

Answer 6

Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?

(1 point)
Responses

Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa
Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa

Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets
Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets

Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans

Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America

Answer 7

The statement that best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc is:

Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.

Manioc, also known as cassava, is native to South America and was brought to Africa as part of the Columbian Exchange.

Answer 8

The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that(1 point)
Responses

the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia
the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia

the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco
the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco

the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers
the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers

the Southern settlement was more loyal to English nobles than the Northern settlement

Answer 9

The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that:

the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.

This highlights the different agricultural practices and economic foundations of the two regions, which significantly impacted their development and social structures.

Answer 10

According to this excerpt from the text, which was the most significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Incas?

(1 point)
Responses

horses
horses

guns
guns

armor
armor

disease

Answer 11

According to historical accounts, the most significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Incas was:

disease.

European diseases like smallpox devastated indigenous populations, significantly weakening their societies and making conquest easier for the Spanish.