The American Colonies

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King James granted a charter to the Virginia Company in 1606 to:

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settle and "civilize" America for the English, prevent Spanish advancements in the New World, and assist in finding a northern passage to Asia.

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Why was Jamestown Island's geography favorable for English settlers?

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A swamp and river offered protection from hostile indigenous tribes.

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One major difference between the lifestyles of the English settlers at Jamestown and the indigenous Powhatan people was that the -

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Powhatan practiced communal land ownership.

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What is an "indentured servant?"

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An indentured servant was a poor English or Scottish person who agreed to work for a specific number of years in return for passage to the Colonies.

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What crop became an important source of income for the settlers at Jamestown? Options: corn, tobacco, potatoes, wheat

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tobacco

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The House of Burgesses was the first -

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European colonial representative government in America.

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What aspect of New England geography made farming a challenge for the English settlers?

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Short growing season and cold winters.

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Based on this map of Plymouth Colony, what advantage did the settlers of Plymouth have?

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They were surrounded by coastlines which provided opportunities for fishing, trade, and transportation.

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What aspect of life in Plymouth Colony is described in this Mayflower Compact excerpt?

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laws

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What was the significance of town meetings in the New England colonies?

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Colonists practiced direct democracy.