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Short Answer Question Directions: Choose ONE of the following questions. Answer each part using 3-5 complete content-rich sentences per part. Be sure to cite evidence and explain how your evidence answers the question. 1. A) Describe the influence of the natural environment on the society and culture of any ONE Native American group before Columbus.  B) Briefly describe ONE specific similarity between the cultures of Native Americans in North America and those in Central and South America.  C) Briefly explain ONE major reason for the growth AND decline of Native American populations in the Americas after Columbus.  2. A) Briefly explain one cause (push factor) that led to English colonization of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries.  B) Briefly explain how one colonial region adapted to the environment in order to survive and to profit. C) Briefly explain one specific effect of English colonization on Native Americans. 3. A) Briefly explain ONE specific historical reason for the rise in the number of enslaved people brought to the British colonies. B) Briefly explain ONE specific historical effect of the rise in the number of enslaved Africans brought to the British colonies.  C) Briefly explain one specific example of African-American culture that was born out of the rise of slavery. How did Africans in America preserve their cultures?    

What religion was most common in the New England Colonies?

Which of the arrows above represents the part of the Triangular Trade known as “The Middle Passage”?

Puritans were most commonly found in which colonial region? 

Pauling electronegativity values for the elements

In an electrochemical cell, oxidation occurs at the [oxid] and reduction occurs at the [red].

Match the quantity with the appropriate metric unit.

In chapter 13, what concerns Malala’s mother about Malala’s approach to speaking out?

In chapter 19, things are going well for Malala. She receives a nomination for “…the international peace prize of Kids Rights…”,  and was “…invited to speak at a conference on education in Lahore…”,  and received “…an award for my campaign for girls’ rights.” However, when the “Malala Prize” is announced, why does Malala’s father frown? 

In chapter 14, what enables Malala to start attending school again?