Colonization/Exploration

What were the three primary reasons for exploration?

• God, Gold, and Glory

• God, Education, and Glory

• God, Gold and people

• God, diseases, and Gold

Why did colonists feel the need for self-government?

• They wanted to overthrow Great Britain

• They wanted to form an alliance with Spain

• Because of the distance from Great Britain

• They wanted to form an alliance with France

Which group of colonists were against slavery?

• People from Jamestown

• People from Georgia

• Pilgrims

• Quakers

Which colony was a safe haven for Catholics?

• Pennsylvania

• Maryland

• Massachusettes

• Virginia

What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

• First written Constitution in the colonies

• list of rules for Mr. Hackett's class

• first form of self-government in the colonies

• first group of representatives for the colonies

Why did the colonies participate in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

• They did not participate in the Transatlantic Slave Trade

• They needed more slaves to harvest their crops

• They needed slaves to spread Christianity

What was the main source of income for the French in North America?

• Fur Trade

• Tobacco

• Gold

• Rice

What did the Mayflower Compact establish?

• Coach Moore makes all the rules

• First legislature

• Self-government

• First Constitution

Where did Great Britain establish colonies in North America?

• On the coast of the Pacific Ocean

• Modern day Canada border

• Mrs. Mitchell's backyard

• On the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

Why was Plymouth established?

• Freedom from religious persecution

• To gain wealth