Colonies

The Separatists originally established Plymouth for what reason?

• A. financial gain
• B. relief from famine
• C. to establish a Northwest passage 
• D. to escape religious persecution 

We had nothing . . . after Captaine Smith’s departure, there remained not past sixty men, women and children, most miserable and poor creatures; and those were preserved for the most part, by roots, herbs, acornes, walnuts, berries, now and then a little fish. This was that time, which still to this day we called the starving time; it were too vile to say, and scarce to be believed, what we endured. . . .
Generall Historie of Virginia, John Smith, 1624
Based on the excerpt, how did the harsh environmental conditions affect the Jamestown Colonists?

• A. The harsh weather brought American Indians to help the Colonists.
• B. The harsh weather both reduced and destroyed the tobacco crops.
• C. The harsh weather convinced the settlers to return to their homeland.
• D. The harsh weather decreased the quality of life for the settlers by making it  difficult to obtain enough food

Which best explains the reason for a variety of products in different regions of the American colonies?

• A. Family structure and education
• B. Political and social systems
• C. Geography and climate
• D. National origins and culture

Which geographic feature of the Atlantic coastline greatly impacted the economic growth of colonial commerce?

• A. Natural harbors
• B. Barrier reefs
• C. High rocky cliffs
• D. Mountain ranges

What is the most important geographic feature when selecting land for a colony?

• A. forests
• B. waterways
• C. mountains
• D. plains

How is an indentured servant different from a slave?

• A. A slave usually came from Europe and was given a piece of land after being granted freedom.
• B. A slave was under contract for a set period of time to work off a debt.
• C. An indentured servant worked on a plantation for life.
• D. An indentured servant worked for a specific amount of years for passage to the New World.

Which best explains the reason for New England settlement?

• A. Large amount of flat land for plantations
• B. Excellent climate for growing crops
• C. Religous Freedom
• D. To commence trade with Cherokee

What is the significance of the Lost Colony?

• A. It encouraged England to continue settlement attempts in North America.
• B. It caused England to turn to Asia as a source of wealth.
• C. . It led to the rapid growth of the North Carolina economy
• D. It caused them to fear Native Americans and abandon colonization attempts.

Which resources or commodities contributed most to the economic success of Jamestown colony?

• A Coal 
• B  Cotton   
• C tobacco   
• D Naval stores

England wanted to establish settlements in the Americas to 

• A. solve its overpopulation problems
• B. increase its wealth and decrease the power of Spain
• C. establish trade with Spanish sea dogs
• D. provide stopping points for English sea captains