Colonization Review

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact? Options: It limited the power of future colonial governments, It weakened the influence of religion in government, It established a form of self-government based on social contract, It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

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It established a form of self-government based on social contract

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Which is true about social differences in Jamestown and Plymouth? Unlike Plymouth, Jamestown settlers moved as whole families; Unlike Jamestown, Plymouth was settled for commercial reasons; Unlike Jamestown, Plymouth settlers moved as entire families; Unlike Plymouth, Jamestown banned slavery.

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Unlike Jamestown, Plymouth settlers moved as entire families.

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What caused the Pilgrims to land at Cape Cod instead of Northern Virginia?

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A storm

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Separatists

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A Protestant group that wanted to separate from the Church of England but were persecuted for their beliefs.

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Who provided the charter needed to start Jamestown Colony?

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King James I

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What was the main purpose of Jamestown Colony?

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Wealth

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

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A document that listed a set of rules that 41 male passengers agreed to follow in the colony.

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One way in which Jamestown and Plymouth were similar was that -

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both suffered harsh winters where many settlers died

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Where was Plymouth located? Options: Virginia, Jamestown, Massachusetts, New York

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Massachusetts

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A soldier and adventurer who took control of Jamestown in its first year.

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John Smith