Colonization STAAR Review

Which of the following was not a reason for exploration of North America?

• To find a northwest passage

• Searching for gold

• Religious Freedom

• Seeking political power

Which of the following were a reason for European colonization? (can choose 1 or more)

• Religious Freedom

• Profit

• Expanding empire

• To control Native Americans

What is the significance of the year 1607?

• Pilgrims landed in Plymouth

• Jamestown was founded

• Columbus discovers the new world

• Roanoke colony failed

What is the significance of the year 1620?

• Pilgrims landed in Plymouth

• The Mayflower Compact was written

• First successful colony was founded

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was written

What were the political reasons for establishing colonies?

• Gold and profit

• Religious freedom and fresh start

• To gain more land and power

• Discovery of a Northwest Passage

What were the economic reasons for establishing colonies?

• Mercantilism

• Religious freedom and fresh start

• To gain more land and power

• Discovery of a Northwest Passage

What were the social reasons for establishing colonies?

• Mercantilism

• Religious freedom and fresh start

• To gain more land and power

• Discovery of a Northwest Passage

Which color is New England region?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Purple

• Tan

Which color is Middle region?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Purple

• Tan

Which color is South region?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Purple

• Tan