Colonization

Industries of the New England Colonies

Shipbuilding Fishing Fur trapping and trading Lumber milling

Which physical characteristics made these economic activities possible?

• Tall mountains, a long shoreline, and fertile soil

• A temperate climate, vast grasslands, and plentiful lakes

• Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers

• Natural harbors, an arid climate, and rocky soil

Which motive best completes the diagram?

• To promote free enterprise

• To extend democracy

• To expand empires

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• To reduce overpopulation in Europe

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• To profit from trading in furs and other goods

Which colony correctly completes this diagram?

• Maryland

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

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

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.

• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.

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

Distance from Great Britain Mayflower Compact Town hall meetings

The factors listed above contributed most to the --

• creation of alliances between British colonists to Parliament

• election of British colonists to Parliament

• growth of representative government in the British colonies

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

The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of --

• freedom from debts

• religious freedom

• economic freedom

• freedom of speech

From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists 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.