Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization

Front

Which of the following is a reason why representative government developed in the colonies?
- distance from Great Britain
- the king wanted them to govern themselves
- colonists got rich from mercantilism
- the beginning of the slave trade

Back

distance from Great Britain

Front

What document was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 in order to create the first self government in the colonies?

Back

Mayflower Compact

Front

What is a social contract?

Back

An agreement between members of society.

Front

Which statement is true? Options: The colonists manufactured their own goods. The colonists bought raw materials from Great Britain. Great Britain needed the colonies to supply them with raw materials. Great Britain had plenty of raw materials and didn't need more.

Back

Great Britain needed the colonies to supply them with raw materials.

Front

Which colonial region had the largest number of enslaved people? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies

Back

Southern Colonies

Front

Which colonial region was diverse and had colonists from all over Europe?

Back

Middle Colonies

Front

Which colonial region was settled mainly for religious reasons by people who had been persecuted in Europe? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies

Back

New England Colonies

Front

Which of these is a true statement? The cold Southern climate made it good for farming. The bad soil made the Middle Colonies bad for growing grain. Large plantations were not possible in the South due to the rocky soil. Large forests in New England made shipbuilding an important industry.

Back

Large forests in New England made shipbuilding an important industry.

Front

In which colonial region did people hold town hall meetings to make decisions about their communities?

Back

New England Colonies

Front

What was the name of the first representative legislature in the colonies?

Back

Virginia House of Burgesses