Colonization

Front

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

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How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston? Options: Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources., Proximity to flooding rivers limited development., Natural harbors provided access to markets., Extreme climates limited productive activity.

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Natural harbors provided access to markets.

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Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade? Options: The invention of the steam engine, The profitability of cash-crop agriculture in the Plantation system, The development of the factory system, The establishment of protective tariffs

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The profitability of cash-crop agriculture in the Plantation system

Front

What was the first legislative assembly in America?

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The Virginia House of Burgesses

Front

What was the first written constitution in America?

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The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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Colony that began as a colony for Catholics, started by Lord Baltimore

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Maryland

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Colony used to act as a buffer between Spanish Florida and the other English Colonies. Originally settled by debtors, people that were in jail for excessive debts.

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Georgia

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The first permanent English settlement in North America founded in 1607

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Jamestown

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Diverse and tolerant

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Middle

Front

William Penn established the colony of Pennsylvania as a safe place for whom?

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