Colonization/Exploration

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Why did England, France, and Spain want to establish colonies in the New World?

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to strengthen their economy through mercantilism

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The ___________ colony was in search for religious freedom

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Plymouth

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Plymouth colony was settled in

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Massachusetts

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Jamestown colony was settled in

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Virginia

Front

What was the reason the Europeans first started to explore?

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To look for new waterways, spices, and new land.

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Define Mayflower Compact

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First social contract written in the colonies; established self-government

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set of rules for self-governance established by the Pilgrims and other English settlers who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower

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Mayflower Compact

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This country explored the new world to fur trade

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france

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This country moved to the new for religious freedom

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england

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Which group sought refuge from religious persecution in Pennsylvania?

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Quakers