Colonization Review

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Which of the following happened as a direct result of the policy of salutary neglect from 1690 to 1760?
Options:
The colonies developed a strong tradition of Self-Government,
Many proprietary colonies were converted to Royal colonies,
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense,
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries

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The colonies developed a strong tradition of Self-Government

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How did Mercantilists policies create tensions between Great Britain and the Colonies?

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By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

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What factor most inspired the growth of this trade?

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The profitability of cash-crop agriculture

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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 colonists through local government

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

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Which statement accurately describes the reason for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown? Options: Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders, Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown founders expected to discover gold, Both colonies were founded to limit the expansion of other European empires, Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit

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