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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 14 North Carolina: The Wreck of the Bachelor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By 1775, it is estimated that one in every ____________ of the people in this city was a servant.
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

2. The number of emigrants was increased from 100 to a minimum of what?
(a) 400.
(b) 500.
(c) 200.
(d) 300.

3. Archibald Menzies decides that he had found the perfect race of people to populate Florida. What race is this?
(a) The Italians.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Hungarians.
(d) The Turks.

4. There are successes in land speculation and, as more British become aware of the opportunities, what happens?
(a) More entrepreneurs try to put together ventures.
(b) The small group of entrepreneurs make money.
(c) Certification programs become available to become speculators.
(d) Many people want help from these speculators.

5. In what kind of world do these people live?
(a) One that is constantly at risk.
(b) One that is much like it is today.
(c) One that is much like Great Britain.
(d) One that is somewhat risky.

Short Answer Questions

1. One part of this network is ______________ later called register offices.

2. On the verge of the Revolution, the American colonies were producing what percentage of the world's iron supply or about 30,000 tons annually?

3. The Earl of Hillsborough argues that the colonies are to benefit the kingdom through commerce and the production of goods. What does he think about settling the western lands, regarding this goal?

4. Of the 6,190 emigrants whose occupation is listed, only _____________ listed occupations that were considered "gentle."

5. In 1772, what does De Brahm present to the King?

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