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Why did early settlers establish colonies with distinct economies in the New England, Middle, and Southern regions?
Varied climates and resources led to different economic focuses: trade in New England, farming in the Middle, and plantations in the South.
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How did the growth of the plantation system affect regional economies?
Boosted the economy in the South through agriculture, reliant on enslaved labor.
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What role did African culture play in enslaved communities in the colonies?
Enslaved Africans preserved and adapted traditions, creating unique cultural blends.
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How did the cash crop economy shape social hierarchies in the southern colonies?
Created a wealthy, landowning class that depended on enslaved labor and indentured servants.
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Describe the Missouri Compromise.
It admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state to balance power in Congress. Created 36 30 Parallel.
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Why did slavery become more prominent in the southern colonies?
Ideal conditions for cash crops like tobacco and cotton, which required intensive labor.
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How did the encomienda system impact Native American populations?
It subjected them to forced labor and contributed to population decline through harsh conditions.
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What does the term "Columbian Exchange" refer to?
The transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.
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What were the primary motivations for French colonization in North America?
The fur trade, spreading Christianity, and seeking alliances with Native tribes.
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What is one key characteristic of the Spanish colonial social structure?
Racial hierarchy with Spaniards at the top, followed by mixed races and Native Americans.
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How did American views on slavery begin to change in the late 1700s?
Enlightenment and revolutionary ideals led some to call for abolition.
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Explain the impact of diseases like smallpox on Native American societies after European contact.
Caused massive population decline, weakening Native communities and reshaping societies.
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Why was the idea of a transcontinental railroad so appealing in the mid-1800s?
Promised faster cross-country travel, boosting trade and military mobilization.
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