Colonization

The English established colonies -

• along the Atlantic Ocean in North America

• along the Atlantic Ocean in South America

• in the western parts of North America

• in the interior regions of North America

Europeans explored the "New World" to find new sea routes to India and China, to find gold, silver and other treasure, and to...(choose the BEST answer!)

• spread democratic ideals

• improve efficiency in macufacturing

• locate potential military allies

• claim new territory

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

• to reduce overpopulation in Europe

• to create communities founded on religious tolerance

• to profit from trading furs and other goods

• to create joint ventures with other European powers

The Mayflower Compact, signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 , was significant because it -

• stated that the Pilgrims were no longer a part of the British Empire

• granted equal rights to Native Americans that lived alongside the Pilgrims

• was a social contract that established a form of self-government

• was a treaty that established peace between the Native Americans and colonists for the next 20 years

Identify which of the following statements would be made by a colonists from Jamestown -

• "The weather here is too cold, I wish to move farther south to warmer climates."

• "I came here at the service of my king. I hope to make this colony successful so that the King is happy with me."

• "I hope we get rich from establishing this colony."

• "I came here to have religious freedom. Back home in Britain I was persecuted because of my beliefs."

Identify the physical characteristics of the New England colonies.

• cold climate, rocky soil

• cold climate, good soil, poor fishing

• warm climate, rocky soil, natural harbors

• warm climate, good harbors

What were the primary economic activities of the New England colonies?

• fishing, lumbering, plantations

• lumber, fishing, shipbuilding, small farms (subsistence farming)

• large farms, fishing, furs

• grain farms, lumbering, tobacco farms

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

• both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders

• 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 Jamestown was founded for commercial profit

Which best encompasses the economy in the Middle colonies?

• candle making was the primary industry in the Middle Colonies

• everyone grew their own food and never bought anything, making the economy nonexistent

• fishing supported the economy

• grain harvests brought money to the colonies

Connecticut is to Thomas Hooker as Pennsylvania is to __________.

• moderate temperatures

• William Penn

• religious freedom

• the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut