English Colonization and Governance Flashcard

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What was one of the main reasons England began to establish colonies in North America?

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To provide new markets for English products

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What was the name of the company formed to establish a colony in Virginia?

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Virginia Company of London

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What did John Smith do to anger Powhatan?

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Raided Native American villages for food

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What did the Virginia Company offer to keep old colonists from leaving? Options: Money, Free land, Gold, Food

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Free land

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What was the name of Virginia's lawmaking body in 1619?

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House of Burgesses

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What is a Pilgrim?

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A person who takes a religious journey.

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What document did the Pilgrims sign before going ashore?

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The Mayflower Compact

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What did the Mayflower Compact call for?

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Just and equal laws