Map of the United States shows a highlighted area encompassing much of the southwestern United States, particularly along the Rio Grande and Rockies. Which weather event would most likely take place in the ecosystem highlighted on this map? (1 point)

Blizzard, because the ecosystem is very cold and wet
Drought, because the ecosystem is very dry
Hurricane, because the ecosystem is near a coastline
Thunderstorm, because the ecosystem is humid and wet
2.
Which of the following correctly describes the flow of commodities in the triangle trade? (1 point)

Cuba's rum is traded for slaves in New England. The slaves are brought to Cuba to grow sugar. Cuban sugar is exported to New England, where it is distilled into rum.
New England's rum is traded for slaves in Africa. The slaves are brought to Cuba to grow sugar. Cuban sugar is exported to New England, where it is distilled into rum.
Cuba's rum is traded for slaves in Africa. The slaves are brought to New England to grow sugar. New England's sugar is exported to Cuba, where it is distilled into rum.
New England's rum is traded for slaves in Cuba. The slaves are brought to New England to grow sugar. New England's sugar is exported to Cuba, where it is distilled into rum.
3.
Which colonial area or areas placed a high value on religious freedom? (1 point)

Middle and Southern
New England and Middle
New England only
Southern and New England
4.
What did John Smith and Anne Hutchinson have in common? (1 point)

Both were thought of as troublemakers.
Both were governors upon arrival in America.
Both were Puritans who lived in New England.
Both had disagreements with the Puritans.
5.
Which of the following effects of the French and Indian War was most responsible for starting the American Revolutionary War? (1 point)

Native Americans lost large amounts of territory.
Britain incurred a large debt as a result of the war.
France ceded land in Canada and east of the Mississippi to Britain.
Spain ceded Florida to Britain and gained land west of the Mississippi.
6.
Which answer best shows an effect of British soldiers firing upon colonists in Boston, killing five of them? (1 point)

The first shots of the American Revolution are fired, which officially starts a war between the colonies and Britain.
The Sons of Liberty protest by dumping tea into Boston Harbor, which becomes known as the Boston Tea Party.
Samuel Adams uses propaganda about the event to gain colonial support for the Patriots in their fight against the British.
Delegates meet at the First Continental Congress to demand that Britain repeal the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts.
7.
What was one way in which African Americans helped the Revolutionary War effort? (1 point)

They convinced Native Americans to join the army.
They joined with women's groups to write petitions.
They protested the war outside British Parliament.
They raised and contributed food for the army.