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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Chapter 13 Gulf and Delta.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The magnitude of these developments was __________________ in these years than they had been in the preceding years.
(a) The same.
(b) Slightly less.
(c) Less than.
(d) Greater.

2. The population of this colony and surrounding islands, although small, is what?
(a) Mostly Micmac.
(b) Mostly French.
(c) Ethnically diverse.
(d) Ethnically typical of other colonies.

3. What is Bailyn's first impression of British life in the years leading up to the American Revolution?
(a) One of simplicity as only those in England move to London, the port of exit.
(b) One of simplicity as a few hundred people move to London and a few other ports of exit.
(c) One of complexity as tens of thousands of people in every region in Europe moves to ports of exit.
(d) One of complexity as thousands of people in every region of the country move to ports of exit.

4. Later investigations of West Florida would show what?
(a) The dangerous swampland.
(b) The wooded forests.
(c) The rich delta lands.
(d) The sandy and infertile beaches.

5. How many ironworks are operating in the colonies at this time?
(a) Over 250.
(b) Over 100.
(c) Over 200.
(d) Over 150.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this a positive aspect about West Florida?

2. How is this concentration of ages markedly different from the overall percentage of British citizens and from the population of the American colonies?

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. To find the types of workers that were needed, merchants and their agents relied on public notifications. What are important focuses of these notifications?

5. Describe the Gulf shore.

(see the answer key)

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