History, Geography

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North Carolina Geography

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    How did North Carolina's geographic features affect the movement of goods and people?

    Mountain ranges and a lack of navigable ports restricted the movement of goods and people.

    Warm-water ports and small mountain ranges encouraged the movement of goods and people

    Deep rivers and flat fertile land helped North Carolina develop strong interstate commerce.

    Multiple rivers and valleys prevented the development of large farms and a tourist economy.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    How did the physical characteristics of the Outer Banks of North Carolina affect its early colonial development?

    They presented a barrier against storms.

    They prevented the development of large port cities.

    They provided more usable coastline than the other colonies.

    They allowed for open and easy transport for the shipping industry.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Which statement explains the dominance of slavery in the coastal region of colonial North Carolina?

    The first slaves to arrive in North Carolina were brought from other colonies.

    Rocky terrain coupled with a mild climate supported the establishment of plantations.

    The climate was similar to a tropical climate, giving African slaves a better chance at survival.

    Slave ships arrived at the ports of Wilmington, Edenton, and Bath.

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