Establishing the Thirteen Colonies

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Jamestown was funded (paid for) by...

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The Virginia Company

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Why did the Pilgrims AND Puritans leave England?

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To escape religious persecution; to gain religious freedom

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When it comes to the Puritans who came to America seeking religious freedom,

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they found it-- but proved to be intolerant of people of other faiths

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What is a colony?

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an area that is ruled by another country.

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Who was Roger Williams?

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A minister who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony, due to religious persecution to establish Rhode Island.

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The British settled New England. Who originally settled much of what is now New York?

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The Dutch

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Which of the original 13 colonies was founded, in part, to be a refuge for Catholics?

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Maryland

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Which of the original 13 colonies was created in order for poor people in debt to have an opportunity to start over? Options: Florida, Georgia, Delaware, New Jersey

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Georgia

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Which of the following is NOT true about Georgia? Established as a place where debtors could start over, Served as a buffer between the colonies and Spanish Florida, The last colony established by the English in North America, Established as a haven for Quakers

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Established as a haven for Quakers

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Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth & Jamestown?

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