Colonization

The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant because-

• It inspired the establishment of the Dominion of England

• It was a model for other colonial governments

• it enforced laws and maintained order in the Northwest Territory

• It helped Southern colonies gain wealth by creating the plantation system

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the New England Colonies

• Cold climate with deep harbors

• rocky soil and dense forests

• warm climate and large plantations

• deep harbors and lumber milling

Which of the following colonial founders was NOT primarily for religious freedom?

• Roger Williams

• Lord Baltimore

• James Oglethrope

• Thomas Hooker

The Transatlantic Slave Trade led to an increase in the demand for slaves in the southern colonial region mainly due to?

• increase in migration westward

• The construction needs of the railroad system

• the cash-crop production demand of the plantation system

• increased lumber manufacturing in the New England Colonies

Holding meetings and assemblies to deal with community issues in the New England colonies is an example of...?

• colonists refused to obey the appointed Royal Governor

• colonists allowed women to participate in government

• colonists developed forms of representative self-government

• Colonists were under strict rule of the British Monarchy

Spanish explorers sought out to conquer Native Americans and convert them to Christianity as the French sought to colonize North America to...?

• Establish religious tolerant colonies

• To profit from fur trade and befriend Native Americans

• to create joint business with Spain and England

• To reduce overpopulation in France

Which of the colonial regions had the least demand for slaves?

• Southern

• Middle

• New England

New York and Boston's economy thrived as the colonies developed mainly due to?

• Warm climates limited productive activity

• long coastlines offered limited resources

• natural harbors provided easy access to markets

• nearby flooding of rivers limited development