Colonial Era/Government/French & Indian War Review

In which year was Jamestown established, becoming the first permanent English settlement in the New World?

• 1492

• 1607

• 1620

• 1776

Which of these was established because there was a need for a local government with elected representatives in the colonies?

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• Magna Carta
• Mayflower Compact
• House of Burgesses

Which of these terms means the main purpose of founding colonies was to provide more wealth for the mother country?

• economic
• significant
• mercantilism
• chronological

In which year was the Mayflower Compact created?

• 1492
• 1607
• 1620
• 1776

Which of these was a social contract to form the first basis of self-government in the colonies?

• Mayflower Compact
• Magna Carta
• House of Burgesses
• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

What natural geographic features helped certain ports become major cities on the east coast?

• Mississippi River access
• Appalachian Mtns. to provide view
• Great Lakes provided trade routes with Canada
• natural harbors to protect ships

Why were representative assemblies necessary in the colonies?

• Distance from Great Britain was too far to depend on them for laws
• The King thought the colonies were too profitable
• We joined with other nations
• Our religious groups controlled each colony

Which of these European countries colonized North America mainly to expand their trade of furs and other goods?

• England
• Spain
• France
• Portugal

Which of these terms means farming?

• agriculture
• significant
• mercantilism
• economic

Why was it not possible for New England's economies to be based on agriculture?

• thin, rocky soil
• ships couldn't dock there
• too many plantations
• no lumber available