U1 Colonial America Test Review

Front

Why did France colonize North America?

Back

To profit from trading in furs and other goods

Front

What is the primary reason for France to colonize America?

Back

Fur trading

Front

One of the reasons Christopher Columbus sailed West was to--

Back

convert people to Christianity

Front

One reason for European exploration was to --

Back

claim new territory (glory)

Front

What were the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

Back

Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit

Front

Massachusetts was founded as a refuge for English Puritans. What colony was founded as a refuge for English Catholics?

Back

Maryland

Front

What conclusion can be drawn about the Plymouth settlers, by the fact that they brought their families to the new world?

Back

The Plymouth settlers intended to stay in America permanently.

Front

The Virginia Company authorized the general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could--

Back

self-govern on a local level

Front

Distance from Great Britain, Town hall meetings, and the Mayflower Compact all contributed to --

Back

Growth of representative government

Front

What happened as a result of salutary neglect?

Back

the colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government