Retest - Exploration & Colonization

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In what year was Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded?

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1607

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Which document was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 to establish self-government?

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The Mayflower Compact

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Which of the following best describes the main economic activity in the Southern colonies during the colonial period? Shipbuilding, Plantation agriculture, Mining, Fur trading

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Plantation agriculture

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Which of the following was a key reason for the growth of representative government in the American colonies? The influence of the French monarchy, The distance from England, The discovery of gold, The abolition of slavery

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The distance from England

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Which document established the first form of self-government in the English colonies?

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The Mayflower Compact

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Analyze how the geography of New England influenced its economic activities during the colonial period.

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Rocky soil and a short growing season led to fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.

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What was the main purpose of the Virginia House of Burgesses established in 1619?

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To create laws and represent colonists' interests

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Which factor most contributed to the economic differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies? Options: Number of cities, Presence of gold mines, Language spoken, Geography and climate

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Geography and climate

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Which colonial region was known for its large-scale production of cash crops such as tobacco and rice?

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Southern Colonies

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Which of the following best explains why the Middle Colonies were known as the "breadbasket" of the colonies?

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They produced large amounts of wheat and other grains.