Exploration & Colonization Review

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• the colonists swore to survive or die together in North America

• the colonists agreed to create their own government and obey its rules

• the colonists declared their independence from England

• the colonists established the principle of freedom of religion

What is the significance of the year 1607?

• Plymouth was founded

• the Mayflower compact was signed

• the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was created

• Jamestown was founded

What is the significance of the year 1620?

• the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth

• Virginia Colony was created

• the Mayflower Compact was created and signed

• Columbus sailed to the New World

What about the Atlantic Coastline attracted Europeans to North America?

• large lakes located along the coastline

• natural harbors and fertile soil

• its many offshore islands

• its high mountain cliffs

Which of the following describes mercantilism?

• the purpose of colonies is to serve the home country

• merchants must trade with Europe

• the colonies will become wealthier than England

• the purpose of the home country is to serve the colonies

The system of triangular trade resulted in all of the following EXCEPT...

• the colonies getting super rich from exporting manufactured goods

• an increase in slavery in the colonies

• England exporting manufactured goods to the colonies

• the colonies exporting most of their cash crops and raw materials to England

In which region did the Puritans and Separatists settle?

• New England

• MIddle

• Southern

• in all three regions

What saved Jamestown?

• a successful tobacco crop

• a hurricane wiped out the Powhatan

• they finally found gold after lots of singing and dancing

• they made it through the winter, so they celebrated the 1st Tanksgiving

The biggest difference between Jamestown and Plymouth is...

• Jamestown was founded to make $ and Plymouth was founded for religious freedom

• Jamestown was founded for religious freedom and Plymouth was founded to make $

• Plymouth was the 1st Southern Colony and Jamestown was the 1st Colony in New England

• Plymouth had a "starving time", but Jamestown did not

Who saved Jamestown?

• William Bradford

• Squanto

• John Smith

• Tony Stark