European Exploration and Colonization

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Why is the mayflower compact considered an important step in the development of American democracy?

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It provided the basis for self-government in the Plymouth colony.

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? Options: to reduce overpopulation in Europe, to create communities founded on religious tolerance, to profit from trading in furs and other goods, to create joint ventures with other European powers

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to profit from trading in furs and other goods

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The term "mercantilism" is defined as an economic system in which

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colonies exist for the benefit of the colonial power

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Pilgrims and Puritans both settled in America for which of the following reasons? Economic profit, Self-government, Escape religious persecution, Increase the kings power

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Escape religious persecution

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Name the 3 factors that led to European Exploration?

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God, Gold, Glory

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Which are the 3 main European countries to explore and colonize the New World? Options: Netherlands, Germany, France; Spain, China, France; Spain, France, England

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Spain, France, England

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What was the reason for the establishment of Jamestown?

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Commercial/Economic Profit

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Which statement accurately describes the reason for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

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

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Which one of the following was the best reason people came to the colonies?
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to befreind the indigenious population,
to start a new nation,
for political, social and economic opportunites,
to promote trade with France, Portugal and Spain

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for political, social and economic opportunites

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How is 1607 significant in American History?

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The first permanent British colony was established at Jamestown