Early Colonization of America

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Native Americans and Europeans in the EARLY years of settlement?

• Native Americans and Europeans were engaged in constant war.

• Native Americans and Europeans generally cooperated in the early years.

• Native Americans and Europeans argued over issues with African slaves.

• Native Americans and Europeans did not interact in the early years.

Which of the following factors motivated Europeans to immigrate to the British colonies in North America? Select three correct answers.

• the chance to move somewhere without European control

• the ability to avoid religious persecution in Europe

• economic troubles in Europe that caused people to lose their farmland

• opportunities to own land and support a family

• promises by European rulers to share any gold found by settlers

How did geography influence European patterns of settlement?

• Europeans settled near water to improve access to trade.

• Europeans settled near mountains for protection.

• Europeans settled near grasslands to find a place to feed their animals.

• Europeans settled near rocky soil to have better agriculture.

Which early challenges did most European settlers face when settling new colonies in the Americas? Select three correct answers.

• starvation

• disease

• floods

• poor soil

• slave uprisings

Which of the following factors was MOST LIKELY responsible for conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers?

• differences in religion

• spread of culture

• competition for land

• changes in geography

How did the Native Americans' way of life change after the arrival of European settlers? Pick TWO

• They had access to more trade goods like axes, fish hooks and cooking utensils.

• They imported more slaves to make life easier for Native women.

• They lost control of resources as Europeans took them for their own survival.

• They gained more wealth after finding more gold and silver using European methods.

• They changed their tribal governments at the request of the Europeans.

Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?

• New England
• Southern
• Middle
• Backcountry

The first permanent English settlement in North America was

• Werowocomoco
• Yorktown
• Richmond
• Jamestown

How was the agreement which bonded Pilgrims called?

• Mayflower Compact
• Declaration of Independence
• Napoleonic Code
• Geneva Conventions

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

a religious group that settled the Pennsylvania Colony

• Quakers

• Puritans

• Separatist