Which statements best describes similarities between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies? Select two that apply.(4 points)

Question

Responses

Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts
Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts

Both relied on slavery to help them with farming
Both relied on slavery to help them with farming

Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons

Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over
Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over
Question 9
How did Native Americans influence other parts of the world?(1 point)
Responses

The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population
The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population

They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries
They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries

They were taken as slaves to other parts of the world where they grew crops
They were taken as slaves to other parts of the world where they grew crops

They taught settlers how to make weapons that were then traded with other countries

Answer 1

For the first question regarding the similarities between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies, the two statements that best apply are:

1. Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.
2. Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.

For the second question regarding how Native Americans influenced other parts of the world, the best answer is:

They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries.

This reflects the significant agricultural knowledge that Native Americans shared with European settlers, which had lasting impacts on trade and agriculture globally.

Answer 2

Which is true

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 3

The statement that is true is:

The Southern Colonies' greatest export was tobacco.

Tobacco was a primary cash crop and a significant export for the Southern Colonies, particularly in states like Virginia and Maryland.

The other statements are not correct in this context:

• The Southern Colonies' land was indeed valuable due to rich soil, but that statement alone does not assert the relationship with wealth compared to other colonies.
• The New England Colonies were not generally considered wealthier than the Middle and Southern Colonies, as their economy was more diversified.
• The Middle Colonies did produce various crops, but they did not necessarily grow "more" products than the Southern Colonies, which specialized in cash crops like tobacco and rice.

Answer 4

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

He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery

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

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

Answer 5

The two statements that best apply as reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain are:

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

Columbus's primary motivation was to find a direct route to Asia, which was known for its spices and wealth. The other options, while relevant to the broader context of European exploration, were not direct motivations for Columbus's first voyage in 1492.

Answer 6

Why was the Act of Toleration enacted?

Answer 7

The Act of Toleration was enacted in 1649 in the Maryland colony primarily to ensure religious freedom for Christians and to protect the rights of Catholics in a predominantly Protestant environment. Here are the key reasons for its enactment:

1. Religious Conflict: In Maryland, there were tensions between the Catholic settlers, who were granted the land by King Charles I, and the Protestant settlers. The Act was aimed at providing a legal framework to reduce such conflicts.

2. Protection of Catholics: The Act provided protection for Catholics by allowing them to practice their faith without fear of persecution. This was important as Protestantism was gaining more influence, and Catholics faced increasing discrimination.

3. Promotion of Religious Tolerance: The Act of Toleration extended rights to all Christians, including both Catholics and Protestants, creating a more peaceful atmosphere in the colony. It allowed for the practice of Christianity without punishment, provided they believed in the Trinity.

Overall, the Act of Toleration represented an early attempt in the American colonies to establish a form of religious freedom, even though its protections were limited primarily to Christians.

Answer 8

so it was to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland?

Answer 9

Yes, that's correct. The Act of Toleration was enacted primarily to safeguard the freedom of worship for Catholics who had founded Maryland. The colony was established as a refuge for English Catholics facing persecution in Protestant England. The Act aimed to provide legal protections for Catholics and ensure that they could practice their faith without interference.

Additionally, the Act extended religious tolerance to all Christians, which was a progressive step toward religious freedom at the time, but it was specifically motivated by the need to protect the Catholic population in Maryland. However, it did not apply to non-Christian faiths, and later, amendments and changes in legislation would further limit religious freedoms in the colony.

Answer 10

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

(1 point)
Responses

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
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America

Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa

Answer 11

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, which involved the transfer of plants, animals, and other goods between the Americas and the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia). This introduction has made manioc an important staple in many West African diets.