Review

Front

Which of the following describes the primary reason for FRENCH colonization?
- To extract precious metals from mines in present-day Mexico.
- To convert American Indians in the Southwest to Catholicism.
- To profit from fur trading and trading posts in the Great Lakes region.
- To cultivate cash crops in the Chesapeake Bay area.

Back

To profit from fur trading and trading posts in the Great Lakes region.

Front

What was the significance of Jamestown, Virginia?

Back

It was the first successful permanent European settlement.

Front

In the 1600s, the Pilgrims were blown off course. Where did they end up landing?

Back

Massachusetts.

Front

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing VIRGINIA? Options: It was established to limit the expansion of European empires. Founded for profit by selling tobacco. It was founded as a refuge from a religious persecution. It was founded for religious toleration.

Back

Founded for profit by selling tobacco.

Front

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing the New England colonies? Founded as a refuge from religious persecution.

Back

Founded as a refuge from religious persecution.

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Which of the following reasons BEST DESCRIBES why the SOUTHERN colonies were established?
Options:
To gain religious freedom.
To increase business profits by selling tobacco.
To promote military defense for the Spanish.
To provide a safe place for criminals and debtors.

Back

To increase business profits by selling tobacco.

Front

Which political system was created to help the PEOPLE elect representatives to make laws or govern them?

Back

Representative Government.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the NEW ENGLAND colonies? Thick forests, Rivers, Rocky soil.

Back

Hot Temperatures.

Front

How did the geography of New England affect its ECONOMIC activities?

Back

Rocky soil provided opportunities for shipping, fishing and whaling.

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What did the signers of the MAYFLOWER COMPACT agree to do for their colony?

Back

To form a social contract and establish laws for their colony.