Colonization Review

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? Options: To create communities founded on religious tolerance, to reduce overpopulation in Europe, to profit from trading furs and other goods, to create joint ventures with other European powers

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to profit from trading furs and other goods

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+Distance from Great Britain
+Mayflower Compact
+Town Hall meetings
The factors listed above contributed most to the-----

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Growth of representative government in the British Colonies

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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 profit.

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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 a social contract, It guaranteed liberties for colonist through local government

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

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In which colonial region did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil, and a short growing season most influence the economy? Options: Southern Colonies, Northwest Territory, Middle Atlantic Colonies, New England Colonies

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New England Colonies

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With which statement would a Puritan/Pilgrim minister in the colony of Massachusetts in 1660 have most likely agreed? (HINT: RELIGIOUS FREEDOM) Options: "All men and women are created equal", "No man should be required to worship against his will", "Differences of opinion are essential for a society to improve", "Both the government and church have a common purpose of promoting virtue"

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No man should be required to worship against his will

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Which geographic conditions did not allow for the growth of a plantation economy in the New England Colonies?

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rocky, hilly soil and a short growing season

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Roger Williams was motivated to establish Rhode Island as a colony because he wanted to (NORTHERN COLONIES WANTED RELIGIOUS FREEDOM)

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end state interference in church affairs

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The first permanent settlement in North America was where and when?

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Jamestown 1607

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The _________ may be described as the first American constitution.

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Mayflower Compact