Unit 1 Exploration and Colonization

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Which of the following was the primary reason for the establishment of the Southern Colonies? Options: Religious freedom for all settlers, Economic opportunities through cash crops, A refuge for Catholics and other persecuted groups, To create a representative government based on social contracts

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Economic opportunities through cash crops

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The Mayflower Compact is significant because it was a social contract that established what?

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Majority rule through the rule of law

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What was a major "pull factor" for people immigrating to the 13 English Colonies?

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The chance to practice their chosen religion freely and own land

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Which of the following describes the economy of the New England Colonies? Focused on the plantation system and cash-crop agriculture, Primarily based on fur trading with Native Americans, Known as the "bread basket" for its grain production, Centered on shipping, trade, and industries like shipbuilding and fishing

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Centered on shipping, trade, and industries like shipbuilding and fishing

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Which statement best explains the influence of physical geography on the economy of the Southern Colonies?

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Warm climate, fertile soil, and long summers were ideal for cash-crop agriculture.

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The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first example of what in the English colonies?

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A representative government

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What was one of the main reasons for French exploration and colonization of North America?

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Focusing on the fur trade

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The policy of "salutary neglect" by England would eventually lead to what?

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Conflict with the colonists who had become accustomed to self-government

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What did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut do to promote representative government?

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It extended voting rights, created an election cycle, and set term limits.

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Which of the following best describes the role of religion in the growth of representative government in the American colonies? Options: Religion had no impact on government, as it was kept separate., Clergy often sought input from congregations, which extended shared authority into the political realm, Religious leaders took on the roles of kings and monarchs., Religious doctrine required absolute loyalty to the King of England.

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Clergy often sought input from congregations, which extended shared authority into the political realm