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Exploration And Colonization II: Colonies And Mercantilism
Test Description: Covers first European conquest of the Americas and the philosophy of mercantilist governments
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Europeans were able to conquer native people because they...
A
had superior weapons and deadly diseases
B
were able to convert all natives to Christianity
C
were smarter than the natives
D
outnumbered the natives
2) The line of demarcation divided...
A
The border between Spain and Portugal
B
Muslim and Christian land
C
West Africa and East Africa
D
The land Spain and Portugal could colonize
3) Which country colonized the most land in the New World?
A
Netherlands
B
England
C
Spain
D
France
4) Mercantilists believed...
A
prices should change based on supply and demand
B
countries should import as many goods as possible
C
individuals should do business as they please
D
colonies exist to serve the mother country
5) Which statement does NOT describe mercantilism?
A
Colonies exist to serve the mother country
B
The most powerful countries have the most gold and silver
C
Countries should export more than they import
D
The government should be hands-off about business
6) Which statement describes a market economy?
A
Prices change based on supply and demand
B
All business takes place in farmers markets
C
All business profits go to the government
D
Prices are set by the government
7) Which statement describes French colonies?
A
They were mostly trading posts
B
Colonists made alliances with the natives
C
They spread from Canada, down the Mississippi River to Louisiana
D
All of the above
8) Which country allowed its colonies to govern themselves?
A
Portugal
B
England
C
Spain
D
France
9) Where were the English colonies located?
A
The west coast of South America
B
The east coast of North America and around Hudson Bay
C
Around the Mississippi River
D
The southern tip of South America
10) Which country did not use slave labor in its colonies?
A
France
B
England
C
All of these countries used slave labor
D
Spain
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