European Exploration and Colonization

Why is the mayflower compact considered an important step in the development of American democracy?

• It established the principle of separation of church and state

• It provided the basis for self-government in the Plymouth colony

• It defined colonial relations with local American Indians

• It outlawed slavery in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• to reduce overpopulation in Europe

• to crfeate communities founded on religious tolerance

• to profit from trading in furs and other goods

• to create joint ventures with other European powers

The term "mercantilism" is defined as an economic system in which

• colonies exist for the benefit of the colonial power

• the proletariat benefit at the expense of the bourgeoisie

• prices are determined by the laws of supply and demand

• factors of production are owned by the government

Pilgrims and Puritans both settled in America for which of the following reasons?

• Economic profit

• Self-government

• Escape religious persecution

• Increase the kings power

Name the 3 factors that led to European Exploration?

• God, Gold, Glory

• God, Country, Crown

• Silver, Religious Freedom, Fishing

• God, Gold, Grains

Which are the 3 main European countries to explore and colonize the New World?

• Netherlands, Germany, France

• Spain, China, France

• Spain, France, England

What was the reason for the establishment of Jamestown?

• Religious Freedom

• Self-Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Commercial/Economic Profit

Which statement accuratley describes the reason for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders

• Plymouth's founders inteded to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold

• Both Colonies were established for religious freedom

• Plymouth was founded as a reguge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded on Commercial profit

Which one of the following was the best reason people came to the colonies?

• to befreind the indigenious population

• to start a new nation

• for political, social and economic opportunites

• to promote trade with France, Portugal and Spain

How is 1607 significant in American History?

• The first permanent British colony was established at Jamestown

• The first permanent British colony was established at Plymouth

• The first permanent British colony was established at Roanoke

• The first permanent French colony was established at Jamestown