Unit 1 US history test

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Which of the following was a chief economic cause for colonization in the Americas? Options: slavery, mercantilism, Industrialization, Plantation system

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mercantilism

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Based on the excerpt, which factor likely motivated English settlers to colonize North America? Options: social mobility, economic gain, political freedom, religious freedom

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economic gain

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In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by —

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agreeing to the provisions of the Mayflower Compact

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Why is 1620 a significant year for Pilgrims in North America?

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Pilgrims established a settlement in Plymouth

Front

In what year would the excerpted document have been signed?

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1620

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One of the primary motivations for British colonization in North America includes —

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seeking religious freedom

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One factor that motivated many European explorers to voyage to North America was to —

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avoid prison for crimes?

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Which statement best reflects a motivation for European exploration and colonization of North America? Options: “We must escape the spreading influence of Islam”, “The land is rich with many ways to become wealthy.”, "Native tribes seek conversion to Christianity.”, “I am proud to live in Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America.”

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“The land is rich with many ways to become wealthy.”

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Early colonial Maryland was predominately home to Catholics, while colonial Pennsylvania was home to —

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quakers

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Which colony was established to provide Catholics protection from religious persecution in England?

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maryland