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Which geographic feature was most important for the development of commerce in the New England and middle colonies?
limited rainfall
natural harbors
long growing season
mountainous terrain
The geography of the Atlantic Coastal Plain most influenced the southern economy during the period from 1620 to 1865 because it
promoted a plantation system of agriculture
led to diversified manufacturing
encouraged development of the railroad industry
resulted in widespread mining of coal
What was a main reason large plantations developed in the South during the colonial period?
British laws promoted the growth of slavery in the South.
Cotton could only be grown in wetlands.
Southern mountains led to the development of isolated, self-sufficient farms.
The climate in the South provided longer growing seasons.
During the colonial period in British North America, the major geographic barrier to westward expansion was the
Ohio River
Great Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Rock Mountains
Which geographic feature contributed most to the settlement of colonies along the Atlantic Coast?
mountainous terrain
extensive mineral deposits
sub tropical climate
navigable rivers and harbors
Which geographic feature most influenced the development of large plantations in the southeastern region of the United States?
arid land
cool climate
pine forests
fertile low lands
New England's geographic features most directly influenced the region's development of
industry
sugar mills
large plantations
tenant farming
River systems were important to the development of the United States because they
allowed Americans to travel easily between the east coast and the west coast
prevented foreign invasion of United States territory
provided routes for shipping agricultural and manufacturing products
made the southeast the major destination for immigrants
A major reason the American colonists of the 1600's chose to settle along the seacoast and rivers was so that they could
export slaves
carry out trade
protect themselves from Native American Indians
use water power to run factory machinery
Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon?
Water pollution threatens public health.
Farmers fail to understand the water needs of cities.
Urban development has used all the water needed for farming.
Conflict is growing over the distribution of scarce water resources.
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