Flashcard on Early North American Colonies

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Why were many of the early colonies in North America founded?

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Most were started for economic and religious reasons.

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Based on the map, which regions share borders with the British colonies in North America? Options: Canada and Mexico, New Spain and Canada, New Spain and France

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New Spain and France

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Who helped to write the Mayflower Compact?

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William Bradford

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Who taught the colonists in Jamestown how to farm?

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John Smith

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Colonial leaders in Jamestown needed to defend the new colony against possible attack. How did they do this?

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They constructed a large triangular shaped fort using timber on the island.

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Which of the following was an impact of the Columbian Exchange? Colonists died from smallpox. American Indians migrated to Europe. Tobacco was planted in the New World. Horses were brought to the New World.

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Horses were brought to the New World.

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The scenario described above is an example of how early colonists —

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adapted to their environment

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Which of the following conclusions is supported by the information on the map? Obama and McCain won an equal amount of votes, so the election was really a tie., Obama won fewer states than McCain, because independents voted in large numbers., Obama won states along the east and west coasts, while McCain won many states in the South., Obama was supported by California voters, while McCain was supported by voters in New York.

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Obama won states along the east and west coasts, while McCain won many states in the South.

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Which type of map is shown above?

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Political

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Which early city located in North America was claimed by France?

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New Orleans