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European exploration and colonization

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8th Grade

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European exploration and colonization
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Jamestown's economy finally improved when the colonists began growing

sugar cane

tobacco

corn

potatoes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

French colonist ....

focused primary on fur trading

participated in the triangular trade

created an early system for public schools

organised utopian societies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

REASONS FOR EUROPEAN EXPLORATION


  1. To find new sea routes to India and China
  2. To fin gold, silver, and other treasure
  3. ________________________________________ ?

to spread democratic ideas

to improve efficiency in manufacturing

to locate potential military allies

to claim new territory

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Puritans established Massachusetts to established...

claim land

religious freedom

make profits

enslave people

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stock holders

Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's 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 James town was founded for commercial profit

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What colony was established in 1607 by the British for economic reasons?

Werowocomoco

Yorktown

Richmond

Jamestown

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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In 1620, the Mayflower Compact was created to promote ________________ within Plymouth.

a representative assembly
peace and harmony
self-expression
self-government

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