Unit 1 and 2 Colonial America Flashcard

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Why did settlers establish Jamestown in 1607?

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To find gold and profit from tobacco farming

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Why did the Pilgrims establish Plymouth Colony?

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To practice their religion freely

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What was the main cash crop of Jamestown?

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Tobacco

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Why was farming difficult in Plymouth?

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Rocky soil and harsh winters

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Which region was known as the “breadbasket colonies”?

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Middle Colonies

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Which colonies relied most on large plantations and enslaved labor?

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Southern Colonies

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What was the Port of Charleston’s major role in colonial America?

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Entry point for enslaved Africans and immigrants

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Which factor MOST influenced the development of self-government in the colonies? Options: The climate, Distance from England, Abundant farmland, Spanish influence

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Distance from England

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Which document limited the power of rulers and protected rights in England?

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English Bill of Rights

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Which leader founded Pennsylvania based on religious tolerance and democracy?

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William Penn