STAAR- Colonies & Revolution Review

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What group of people are given credit for establishing the colony of New York? Options: German, English, French, Dutch

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Dutch

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The Pilgrims, fleeing persecution, landed at this colony -

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Plymouth

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In which Middle Colony do we see tolerance for all types of religions and people? Options: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

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Pennsylvania

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Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage? Options: to find cities of gold, discover new technology, find the fountain of youth, discover a new sea route to Asia

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discover a new sea route to Asia

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A town meeting was where people of New England_____________

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voted on laws and elected leaders

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What physical characteristics made shipbuilding, fishing, fur trapping, and trading possible in the New England colonies?

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Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers

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Southern colonies economy centered around

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large plantations and cash crops

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What is the significance of the Jamestown colony?

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It was the first permanent English settlement in 1607.

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First Constitution: Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, Virginia House of Burgesses, Magna Carta

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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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Trade system between the Americas, Europe, and Africa that involved slaves.

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Triangular Trade