Colonization Review

Colonization Review

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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STEVEN YATES

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

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Back

To profit from trading furs and other goods.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

+Distance from Great Britain
+Mayflower Compact
+Town Hall meetings
The factors listed above contributed most to the-----

Back

Growth of representative government in the British Colonies

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

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Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

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Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which colonial region did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil, and a short growing season most influence the economy?

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Back

New England Colonies

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

With which statement would a Puritan minister in the colony of Massachusetts in 1660 have most likely agreed?

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Back

Both the government and church have a common purpose of promoting virtue

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which geographic conditions discouraged the development of a plantation economy in the New England Colonies?

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Back

rocky, hilly soil and a short growing season 

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