Chapter 3

When settlers received this from the king, it gave them permission to colonize in an area. What is the name given this document?

• Fundamental Orders

• Charter

• Mayflower Compact

• Constitution

A form of government which is ruled by the people is known as what?

• Socialism

• Monarchy

• Communisim

• Democracy

Tobacco, sugar, and cotton raised in large quantities are known as what?

• Commodities

• Subsistence Crops

• Cash Crops

• 4-H Projects

Which of these colonies was most motivated by making a profit?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• Connecticut

Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?

• The English colonies were founded by Puritans, Quakers, and Catholics who wanted religious freedom.

• The English colonies were founded to provide a new start to poor people throughout Europe.

• The English colonies were founded by businesspeople who planned to make money by selling land to settlers.

• The English colonies were founded by people with various goals, from making money to following their faith.

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

• People with specific skills settled in each area.

• The regions had different geographies and resources.

• The people all had different reasons for settling in North America.

• The leaders of the colonies decided how the people would earn a living.

Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?

• the church leaders

• the king of England

• the English governor

• the elected assembly

Which of these colonies offered the most freedom for the people who lived there?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by

• English debtors.

• wealthy businesspeople.

• indentured servants.

• religious Separatists.

Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?

• It was required by law.

• Africa was closer than Europe.

• Africans were more willing to work.

• It provided a permanent source of labor.