Benchmark #2 Review Flashcard

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What was the ultimate purpose of the Virginia Company of London in establishing the Jamestown Colony?

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to make money for investors

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Which resource made Jamestown a profitable colony for Great Britain?

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tobacco

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Which colony was founded by Roger Williams?

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Rhode Island

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What was the goal of the Dutch in founding New Netherlands?

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To create a profitable fur trade

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How was the colony of New Netherlands different from other colonies?

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It had a diverse population in which many languages were spoken.

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Who did James Oglethorpe aim to help by establishing the colony of Georgia?

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Debtors and poor people

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How did the locations and geographical features of the New England colonies influence their economic development?

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The numerous forests provided timber, allowing the shipbuilding industry to flourish.

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What religious goal did both the French and Spanish settlers have for establishing colonies in North America?

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to spread Catholicism to indigenous people

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How did the First Great Awakening change the role of religion in the colonies?

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It led people to embrace new religious denominations.

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What was one effect of the French and Indian War?

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The British government instituted new taxes on the American colonists to pay for the war.