Unit Flashcardizz- Exploration and first settlements

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England primarily colonized what area?

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Along eastern coast

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Which country came to the new world to expand fur trade? Options: England, Spain, France, Japan

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France

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One of the main differences in the reasons for Jamestown and Plymouth was: Plymouth was founded to escape religious persecution, Jamestown was founded for financial gain.

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Plymouth was founded to escape religious persecution, Jamestown was founded for financial gain.

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact? Options: It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government, It weakened the influence of religion in government, It limited the power of future colonial governments, It established a form of self-government based on social contract

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It established a form of self-government based on social contract

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Jamestown was founded in

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1607

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From 1607 to 1609, only 60 of more than 900 Jamestown colonists survived. One reason for the low survival rate was that the-

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swampy location caused disease to spread.

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Who was John Smith? Options: Colonist, Leader; Lumberjack; Pirate; Married Pocahantas

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Colonist, Leader

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What events led to a conflict between Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan?

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Colonist killed a Powhatan leader and the Powhatan responded by attacking settlers.

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Pilgrims

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a group that take a journey for religious purpose

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Who grew the economic wealth of Jamestown by bringing tobacco to Jamestown Virginia and married Pocahontas?

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John Rolf