Chapter 1 - Colonial Foundations (SSUSH1, SSUSH2)

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SSUSH 1a - How did mercantilism encourage the development of colonies?

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Mercantilists advised that colonies would promote trade

Answer explanation

Mercantilists believed that colonies would enhance trade by providing raw materials and markets for finished goods, thus promoting economic growth and benefiting the mother country.

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Which phrase BEST completes this chart? Options: To make profits and provide land, To increase the security of other colonies, To produce wealth for England's rulers, To allow colonists to worship their own way

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To allow colonists to worship their own way

Answer explanation

The phrase 'To allow colonists to worship their own way' best completes the chart as it reflects the religious freedom sought by many early settlers, distinguishing it from economic motives or security concerns.

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What do the elements in the list have in common? Counties in England, New England Colonies, Mid-Atlantic Colonies, Southern Colonies

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New England Colonies

Answer explanation

The elements in the list are all related to the New England Colonies, which were a group of colonies in North America established by English settlers. This choice specifically identifies the geographic and cultural grouping of these colonies.

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What do the elements in the list have in common? French Colonies, Southern Colonies, Mid-Atlantic Colonies, New England Colonies

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Mid-Atlantic Colonies

Answer explanation

The elements in the list represent different colonial regions in America. The correct answer, Mid-Atlantic Colonies, shares characteristics such as diverse economies and cultural influences, distinguishing it from the other regions.

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Which sentence BEST completes the diagram? Rulers subsidize the colonists' costs, Rulers move their capital cities to the "New World", Rulers purchase shares in joint-stock companies, Rulers accumulate supplies of gold and silver

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Rulers accumulate supplies of gold and silver

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Rulers accumulate supplies of gold and silver', reflects the primary motivation for European exploration and colonization, as nations sought wealth through resources found in the New World.

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Who was the founder of the colony of Pennsylvania?

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William Penn

Answer explanation

William Penn founded the colony of Pennsylvania in 1681 as a place for religious freedom for Quakers and others. The other choices, such as John Smith and James Oglethorpe, were associated with different colonies.

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Which individual is credited with the founding of the Georgia colony?

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James Oglethorpe

Answer explanation

James Oglethorpe is credited with founding the Georgia colony in 1732. He aimed to create a place for debtors and the poor, making him a key figure in its establishment, unlike the other individuals listed.

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Which of the following best describes the significance of the Mayflower Compact in American history? It was the first written constitution in America, It was a peace treaty with Native American tribes, It was a charter for a new colony in Virginia, It was a declaration of war against England

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It was the first written constitution in America

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620, is significant as it established a self-governing agreement among the Pilgrims, making it the first written constitution in America and a foundational step towards democracy.

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SSUSH 2a - What was a major effect of the Enlightenment on the American colonies?

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Greater emphasis on scientific reasoning and individualism

Answer explanation

The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individualism, leading colonists to value scientific thought and personal rights, which influenced their views on governance and society, making 'Greater emphasis on scientific reasoning and individualism' the correct choice.

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SSUSH 1b - Which of the following was a primary reason for the establishment of the Jamestown colony? To create a religious haven for Puritans, To find a northwest passage to Asia, To establish a profitable tobacco industry, To negotiate peace with Native American tribes

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To establish a profitable tobacco industry

Answer explanation

The primary reason for establishing the Jamestown colony was to create a profitable tobacco industry, which became a key economic driver for the settlement and the Virginia colony.