Unit 1 Geography / Colonies

Question 1

Which geographic feature contributed most to development of commerce through colonial america

Accepted Answer

natural harbors

Question 2

Due to the fertile land and long growing season, plantations in the 13 colonies developed in

Accepted Answer

The south

Question 3

In the 1800s , the Great Plains region of the U.S was characterized primarily by

Accepted Answer

vast expanses of native grasses

Question 4

Early 1800s needed a water route to help farmers ship products to market was one reason for

Accepted Answer

Louisiana purchase

Question 5

Jamestown 1607 - Plymouth 1620 -New Amsterdam 1625. These settlements were similar

Accepted Answer

they were located near the coastline

Question 6

Complete the outline below ? Villages with town meetings, Small farms, first american college

Accepted Answer

New England colonies

Question 7

Which group benefited most from the U.S acquisition of the port of New Orleans,

Accepted Answer

Farmers in the Ohio River Valley

Question 8

Which map shows information about earths natural features,eg. rivers,lakes & mountain ranges

Accepted Answer

physical

Question 9

The flat grassy region of the U.S Between the Mississippi River & the Rocky Mountains known as

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

Question 10

New Orleans, Louisiana Purchase was important b/c of the Mississippi & Ohio River Valleys

Accepted Answer

served as a port for american agricultural goods

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