Exploration & Colonization Test Review

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What year was Jamestown established?

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1607

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Jamestown's economy finally improved when the colonists began growing

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tobacco

Front

Where did the Pilgrims land in 1620?

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Plymouth Rock

Front

In which 13 colonies were the towns of Boston, Salem and Plymouth located?

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Massachusetts

Front

Why did the Pilgrims leave Europe?

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They wanted freedom of religion.

Front

The Northwest Passage was a route explorers hoped to find to:

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get to India and China across the top of Canada

Front

French colonist ....

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focused primary on fur trading

Front

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

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while James town was founded for commercial profit.

Front

When did Columbus reach the New World?

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1492

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The first permanent English settlement in North America was

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Jamestown