Exploration and Colonization STAAR Review Level 1

Front

What is the economic system called that states that the colonies exist solely to enrich the mother country?

Back

Mercantilism

Front

Which Colonial region specialized in ship building, timber, fishing and whaling?

Back

New England Colonies

Front

Which colonial region had a long cold winter and rocky soil?

Back

New England Colonies

Front

In what year was Magna Carta signed?

Back

1215

Front

In what year was Jamestown founded?

Back

1607

Front

In what year was the House of Burgesses established?

Back

1619

Front

In what year were the first African slaves introduced into British North America?

Back

1619

Front

In what year was the Mayflower Compact drafted?

Back

1620

Front

Who was the primary author of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

Back

Thomas Hooker

Front

Who was the primary founder of Pennsylvania?

Back

William Penn