Unit One Social Studies

Front

The Mayflower Compact established _____ by the colonists, for the colonists.

Back

Laws

Front

Which of the following statements best summarize the economic and social reasons for the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth colonies?

Back

The colony of Plymouth desired to practice their own religion. Colonists in Jamestown expected riches and wealth.

Front

Why were many early European colonies in North America founded near the Atlantic coast?

Back

Colonists needed to be able to conduct trade over the water.

Front

What was the Jamestown colony's first successful venture?

Back

Growing tobacco

Front

Puritans immigrated to Massachusetts Bay colony in the seventeenth century primarily to –

Back

escape persecution

Front

While the Spanish, French, and English had diverse reasons for exploring and colonizing North America, which of the following identifies a reason common among all three empires? The need to spread their religion, A desire to gain wealth and power, To escape political conflict at home, To explore the new world

Back

A desire to gain wealth and power

Front

Which two colonial regions had good natural harbors and many small family farms?

Back

New England and Middle

Front

The House of Burgesses was —

Back

the first elected legislative assembly in the North American colonies.

Front

Which Colonial region grew grains and wheat and was called the Breadbasket?

Back

Middle Colonies

Front

Jamestown was founded for economic reasons. True or False

Back

True