New England Colony

Jamestown was established in 1607 in order to increase business profits [and when they couldn't find gold, they grew tobacco for profits].

Why did the Pilgrims establish a colony in Massachusetts?

• to escape religious persecution in Great Britain

• to develop a new crop called "indigo"

• to find a shortcut to Asian markets

• to provide a place for Britain's criminals

Named for the ship that brought them to Plymouth, what document did the Pilgrims write in 1620 that was a "social contract" in which they agreed to work together and it was written because of the great distance between the colonists and Great Britain?

• the Mayflower Compact

• the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• the U.S. Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

Use the map provided to answer this question. Which of these numbers is located on the Appalachian Mountains? [hint: the Appalachian Mountains are near the EAST coast of North America]

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Puritans practiced a strict form Christianity and promoted SELF-GOVERNMENT through town meetings, electing representatives, and making laws.

The Pilgrims formed an independent colony and promoted SELF-GOVERNMENT through drafting their "social contract" called the Mayflower Compact.

Which region did these two group settle in?

• New England

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

According to the map provided, which of the 13 original colonies was the farthest south and bordered very close to Spanish lands in present-day Florida?

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Pennsylvania

Which of these answers are examples of how early settlers modified their natural environment to encourage economic development?

YOU MUST CHOOSE THREE CORRECT ANSWERS.

• forests were cut down for lumber

• land was cleared for the growing of tobacco

• roads and towns were built

• peace treaties were made with local Native groups

• schools were built to educate children

New England's economy was affected by the geography of the region [rocky soil and cold winters resulted in small farms]. How did the geography and natural resources of New England help in the development of the SHIPBUILDING industry? YOU MUST CHOOSE THREE CORRECT ANSWERS

• thick forests provided lumber for ships

• deep harbors provided a safe area for ships to dock

• abundant sea life provided food resources for ships to gather

• large desert areas created a need for ships to remove sand from the area

• long growing seasons provided plants that were used to decorate ships

What was the reason for the exploration to the North America?

Describe the event that is in this picture

What did the people who did not want to belong to the Anglican Church (or Church of England) call themselves?

• Unbelievers

• Indians

• Ministers

• Separatists