Colonies GED

Front

Which of the following is the primary reason Puritans came to America? They believed that coming to America, while dangerous, would be a financially sound investment for their children. They were no longer able to handle the religious persecution they suffered under English rule and wanted to worship as they pleased. They longed to pay fewer taxes on their church and believed the colonists would be less forgiving of their debt.

Back

They were no longer able to handle the religious persecution they suffered under English rule and wanted to worship as they pleased.

Front

Which of the following statements about colonialism might Native American’s most likely agree? Colonialism forced Native Americans to sacrifice the land, homes and food they had to rely upon for survival.

Back

Colonialism forced Native Americans to sacrifice the land, homes and food they had to rely upon for survival.

Front

Why might Europeans not have taken the Bering Strait to cross into America?

Back

By the time Europeans began their explorations, the process of plate tectonics had separated the Bering Strait from the mainland.