The 13 Colonies and the Colonial Era

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a great degree of-
freedom from debts
religious freedom
economic freedom
freedom of speech
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which colony correctly completes this diagram?
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could-
self-govern on a local level
vote in the British Parliament
participate in a free-market economy
express dissatisfaction with British rule
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The doctrine of the Church of England
The economic system of mercantilism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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 colonists through local government.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the-
founding of trade schools in some colonies
development of different economies in the two regions
establishment of import taxes in some colonies
pattern of religious differences in the two regions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?
Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources
Proximity to flooding rivers limited development
Natural harbors provided access to markets
Extreme climates limited productive activity
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