STAAR Review 23-24 1

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The Pilgrims established the Plymouth colony so they could

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Practice their religion freely

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What was the main idea behind mercantilism?

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Colonies existed to make a profit for their mother country

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Maryland and Pennsylvania were mainly founded for _____________ purposes.

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religious

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Which colonial region had a long cold winter and rocky soil? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies, West Indies

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New England Colonies

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What was the INITITAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

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To find new trade routes to Asia

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8.2A

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What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies?

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Self-government developed in the colonies

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8.3A

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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 commercial profit.

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Which factors encouraged the development of an agricultural economy in the southern colonies? Mild summers, thin soil, and the region’s proximity to the ocean; A cold climate, rocky soil, and abundant rainfall; A hot climate, rich soil, and a long growing season; Warm summers, cold winters, and little rainfall

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A hot climate, rich soil, and a long growing season

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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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Roger Williams clashed with Massachusetts Puritans because he: Did not think government should force people to worship in a certain way

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Did not think government should force people to worship in a certain way