Colonial America Flashcard

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Which European country controlled the thirteen colonies in America?

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England

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Why did the Puritans come to America in the 1600s?

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To escape religious persecution in England.

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What challenges did the Jamestown settlers face in the early years of the colony?

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Harsh weather and cold temperatures, Lack of food and water, Conflicts with Native Americans.

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

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A document establishing self-government in Plymouth Colony

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Which area received the largest number of enslaved Africans between 1500 and 1870? Options: British North America, Spanish America, Europe and Asia, Other Caribbean Islands

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Other Caribbean Islands

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The Mayflower Compact (1620) and the Virginia House of Burgesses (1619) are early examples of:

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Steps toward a representative government in the colonies.

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What conclusion about slavery in the American colonies is supported by the information on the map?

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Existed mostly in the Southern Colonies.

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Which region of the American Colonies had the lowest percentage of enslaved persons? Options: Southern Colonies, Middle Colonies, Royal Colonies.

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New England Colonies

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What geographic feature provided easy access to trade for the Middle Colonies?

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Rivers and harbors

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According to the theory of mercantilism, what is the primary purpose of colonies?

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Places to buy and sell things and get raw materials.