Question

lesson quiz 3 - 7
directions: multiple choice indicate the answer choice that best answers the question.
settlers to carolina have potatoes, and the other roots and herbs.... they have indico indigo, tobacco very good, and cotton wool, lime - trees, orange, lemon, and other fruit - trees.... they have two crops of indian - corn in one year, and great increase every crop; apples, pears, and other english fruit, grow there out of the planted kernels: the marshes and meadows are very large from 1500 to 3000 acres... are excellent food for cattle, and will bear any grain being prepared... hogs find so much mast acorns, fruit, and nuts and other food in the woods, that they want no other care than a swine - herd to keep them from running wild.
—from a brief description of the province of carolina, by robert horne, 1666

1. what does the excerpt suggest about the resources and economy of the carolina colony?

a. colonists who settled in carolina enjoyed a hospitable climate and abundant food sources.
b. colonists who settled in carolina were entitled to receive 1,500 to 3,000 acres to farm.
c. settlers were guaranteed to receive limes, oranges, lemons, apples, pears, and other fruits.
d. settlers in carolina would likely face challenges from hogs and wild animals.

1. this excerpt is from an advertising pamphlet written to persuade people to settle in carolina. considering the purpose of the pamphlet, what can you infer about the source?

a. it is objective and reliable.
b. it is completely unreliable.
c. it is biased in favor of carolina as a good location for settlement.
d. it is biased against carolina as a good location for settlement.
we not only have enough for ourselves, but a considerable surplus to dispose of among our neighboring colonies.... our surplus grain and cattle we trade to barbados for rum, syrup, sugar, and salt. the furs, however, we export to england for other manufactured goods.
—from a particular geographical description of the lately discovered province of pennsylvania, by francis daniel pastorius, 1700

1. based on this description of pennsylvanias economy, what can you infer about the middle colonies?

a. the climate was hot and humid.
b. swampy land discouraged agriculture.
c. the climate was generally cold and rainy.
d. the soil was excellent for farming.

1. based on the excerpt, why do you think the middle colonies grew wealthy?

a. they harvested only enough to feed themselves and other colonies.
b. they were forced to trade with neighboring colonies.
c. they could export many raw materials for manufactured goods.
d. they relied on trade with barbados or england.
directions: short answer answer the following question in 1 - 2 paragraphs.

1. use the excerpts and what you have learned about the geography of the colonies to compare and contrast the economies of new england, the middle colonies, and the southern colonies.

Explanation:

1. The excerpt lists a variety of crops, fruits, and ample food - sources for livestock, indicating a hospitable climate and abundant food.
2. As it is an advertising pamphlet to persuade settlement, it is likely biased in favor of Carolina as a good settlement location.
3. The mention of surplus grain suggests good soil for farming in the Middle Colonies.
4. Exporting raw materials like furs and surplus grain for manufactured goods contributed to the Middle Colonies' wealth.
5. New England had a more diverse economy with fishing, ship - building, and trade due to rocky soil. The Middle Colonies had fertile soil for farming and traded raw materials for manufactured goods. The Southern Colonies focused on cash - crop plantations.

Answer:

1. A. Colonists who settled in Carolina enjoyed a hospitable climate and abundant food sources.
2. C. It is biased in favor of Carolina as a good location for settlement.
3. D. The soil was excellent for farming.
4. C. They could export many raw materials for manufactured goods.
5. New England's economy was diverse with fishing, ship - building, and trade due to rocky soil. The Middle Colonies had fertile soil for farming and traded raw materials for manufactured goods. The Southern Colonies focused on cash - crop plantations.