Colonization Review

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders

• Plymouths founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown founders expected to discover gold

• both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires

• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for profit

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments

• It weakened the influence of religion in Government 

• It established a form of self-government based on a social contract 

• It guaranteed liberties for colonist through local government 

From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the King of England allowed colonist in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as "Salutary Neglect".
Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

• The colonies developed a strong tradition of self government 

• Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies 

• the colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense 

• Many colonist sought economic aid from other countries

In which colonial region did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil, and a short growing season most influence the economy?

• Southern Colonies 

• Northwest Territory

• Middle Atlantic Colonies

• New England Colonies

*Distance from Great Britain
*Need for lawmaking structure
*Traditional rights of Englishmen
Which of the following best explains these three ideals?

• Created a general council to manage the colonies

• Experienced strict control of Parliment

• Established thier own representative institutions

• Appointed Governors who reported to the King

What year was Jamestown established?

• 1620

• 1803

• 1607

• 1787

An economic theory that a nation becomes strong by strictly controlling trade

• mercantilism

• charter

• alliance

• legislature

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• to persecute those with certain beliefs

• to establish a national religion

• to ensure that only Pilgrims governed

• to establish laws for the general good

A legal document giving certain rights to a person or company. Used by the English king

• charter

• precedent

• parliament

• persecution

Where did the Pilgrims land in 1620?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth Rock

• Philadelphia

• England