What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.
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Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Colonists elected government representatives.
How were indentured servants different from slaves?
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Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Which statements best describe similarities between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies? Select all that apply.
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Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
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 mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
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An infographic shows the goods exported by the American colonies and then provides estimates of colonists’ average physical wealth.The New England Colonies’ exports were 44% dried fish and whale oil, 17% livestock, 13% wood products, and 26% other. The Middle Colonies’ exports were 73% grain, 5% iron, 5% wood products, and 17% other. The Southern Colonies’ exports were 48% tobacco, 20% rice, 13% bread, flour, and grain (not rice), 7% indigo, and 12% other. The following percentages of physical wealth are estimates. In the New England Colonies, 75% of wealth came from land value, 15% came from financial assets, 8% came from livestock value, and 2% came from servants and slaves and other assets, totaling £38 (equivalent to $7,900 in 2013). In the Middle Colonies, 50% of wealth came from land value, 30% came from financial assets, 15% came from livestock value, and 5% came from servants and slaves and other assets, totaling £51 (equivalent to $10,608 in 2013). In the Southern Colonies, 40% of wealth came from land value, 10% came from financial assets, 5% came from livestock value, 44% came from servants and slaves, and 1% came from other assets, totaling £137 (equivalent to $28,502 in 2013).
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What can you infer about the Southern economy based on this chart?
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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 Middle Colonies grew more products than the Southern Colonies.
The Middle Colonies grew more products than the Southern Colonies.
The Southern Colonies’ greatest export was tobacco.
The Southern Colonies’ greatest export was tobacco.
The New England Colonies were wealthier than the Middle and Southern Colonies.
The New England Colonies were wealthier than the Middle and Southern Colonies.
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The Southern Colonies’ greatest export was tobacco.
North American Influences
North American Foods Exported to
Chilles South Asia
Sweet potatoes China
Corn China, Africa
Manioc Africa
Tomatoes Europe
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Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?
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Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.
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 brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.
Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets.
To determine the examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern, we need to assess the provided options and select the ones that fit the criteria.
1. Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Explanation: This statement describes an action by the Mercantilists, not a self-governing practice. Therefore, it is not an example of self-governance.
2. Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Explanation: This statement describes a self-governing practice where the Puritans organized town meetings to discuss and make decisions regarding important matters. This is an example of self-governance.
3. When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Explanation: This statement describes a restriction on voting rights based on land ownership. While it indicates the beginning of self-governance in Virginia, it is not a practice of self-governance per se.
4. Colonists elected government representatives.
Explanation: This statement describes the act of colonists selecting individuals to represent them in the government. This practice of electing representatives is a significant example of self-governance.
Based on the explanations provided, the examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern are:
- Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
- Colonists elected government representatives.