test 1

The listed colonies all share the similar characteristic of being established in order to —

• reward loyalists who supported the British king

• offer colonists freedom to practice their religion

• create business enterprises for charter companies

• provide debt relief for colonists that owed money in Europe

Which of the following is located at #1 on the map?

• Boston

• Jamestown

• New York City

• Philadelphia

In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by —

• forming an alliance with American Indian tribes

• creating the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• agreeing to the provisions of the Mayflower Compact

• establishing a government system with three branches

The year 1607 is significant in American history because during that year —

• English colonists settled at Jamestown

• Sir Francis Drake set sail for the Americas

• Spanish explorers landed at St. Augustine

• French fur trappers mapped the Mississippi River

Why is 1620 a significant year for Pilgrims in North America?

• Pilgrims established a settlement in Plymouth.

• Pilgrims created their first church in Jamestown.

• Many Pilgrims became ill and their colony disappeared.

• The Pilgrims combined their colony with others to form Massachusetts.

One of the primary motivations for British colonization in North America includes —

• escaping famine

• relocating criminals

• exploiting Indian labor

• seeking religious freedom

Why were French explorers interested in claiming the Mississippi River and having access to the Great Lakes?

• They believed that gold was located there

• They were mainly fur trappers and traders.

• They found no eastern coast land available.

• They were farmers who wanted the rich lands.

One factor that motivated many European explorers to voyage to North America was to —

• acquire riches

• spread slavery

• create new kingdoms

• avoid prison for crimes

Which statement best reflects a motivation for European exploration and colonization of North America?

• “We must escape the spreading influence of Islam.”

• “The land is rich with many ways to become wealthy.”

• "Native tribes seek conversion to Christianity.”

• “I am proud to live in Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North

  America.”

Which factor contributed to the use and spread of slavery in the thirteen colonies?

• Production of cash crops

• Proximity to natural harbors

• Lack of available immigrant labor

• Demand for manufactured goods