13 Colonies and French & Indian War "Quest" review

The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses was an important because it:

• adopted a bill of rights for women
• allowed citizens to vote directly on proposed laws
• provided the first written constitution
• established a representative form of government

The belief that colonies exist to benefit the economy of the mother country is known as

• triangular trade
• mercantilism
• free trade
• nativism

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• to establish freedom of religion in the colony
• to ensure obedience to the king of England
• to provide a new chance for debtors and criminals
• to create a government that would benefit the colony

Which crop brought money into the colony of Jamestown?

• corn
• gold
• furs
• tobacco

Why did the Pilgrims leave England?

• no political freedoms in England
• no religious freedom in England
• the Dutch promised goods for a voyage to the New World
• better opportunities

Which 3 continents are involved in the Triangle Trade?

• North America, South America and Africa
• South America, Asia and Africa
• Europe, Africa and Asia
• North America, Africa and Europe

What resources were exchanged from the Americas and Europe?

• slave
• rum
• raw materials
• manufactured goods

What country set up the 13 colonies?

• Netherlands
• France
• Great Britain
• Spain

What region of the colonies consisted of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey?

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Midwest Colonies

What was the name of the first successful English colony?

• Charlestown
• Jamestown
• Plymouth
• Washington D.C.