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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6 Arrivals and Destinations.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Families migrating together tended to go to New York, North Carolina, and _________.
(a) Nova Scotia.
(b) Florida.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Virginia.

3. As what do the colonies become known?
(a) A threat to British power.
(b) A savage land.
(c) A no man's land.
(d) A potential gold mine in land values, consumer markets, and so on.

4. How much regard is there for human suffering and rights?
(a) Much.
(b) A great amount of.
(c) Some.
(d) Little.

5. When does Hillsborough take on the key post of secretary of state for the colonies?
(a) In 1748.
(b) In 1758.
(c) In 1768.
(d) In 1738.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bailyn compares the Register's totals to notices of ships' arrivals in North America and finds what?

2. To where do they immigrate?

3. Migrants to Nova Scotia tended to be similar to those going to New York and North Carolina while those migrating to the West Indies tended to be similar to those migrating to which colonies?

4. The reports from the customs officials show 9,868 individuals leaving for North America from December, 1773 to March, 1776. Why must this number must be adjusted?

5. What is the age that individuals could legally bind themselves as indentured servants?

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