Study Guide - Unit 1 colonies to country - part 1

What was New England's Climate?

• Warm Winters and rich soil that was perfect for farming.

• Cold winters and rocky soil that was not perfect for farming

The Mayflower Compact is similar to what famous U.S. document?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Treaty of France

This Key Figure led the Puritans to settle in Massachusetts and created their economic, social and religious policies.

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

• Anne Hutchinson

• John Smith

What is the House of Burgesses?

• The first legislative assembly of elected representatives in the American colonies.

• The first group of elected representatives to leave the colonies.

• The first house that was built in Jamestown, Virginia.

What was the purpose of a town meeting?

• to hire new colonists for new jobs

• to help solve issues (problems) of the colonists

• to catch up on all of the town gossip

Who participated in town meetings?

• all male citizens

• all male and female citizens

• men, women and children

What was the goal of the 3/5th's Compromise?

• To get states to buy slaves
• To get rid of slavery
• To get the states to agree to the Constitution
• To get states to reject the Constitution

Who controls and regulates trade in a mercantilist economy?

• The government

• Tax payers

• Individuals

• Voters

What is one role colonies play in a mercantilist system?

• Colonies purchase raw materials from other countries.

• Colonies manufacture finished products for the mother country.

• Colonies sell raw materials to other countries.

• Colonies purchase finished products from the mother country.

What was the goal of mercantilism?

• To control trade and gain wealth

• Make colonies wealthy

• Import many goods from other nations

• Share wealth with other nations