Unit 1 Review: Exploration & Colonization

Which of the following reasons best concludes why the colonists would have written articles similar to those found in the text box above?

• Colonists lacked strict guidance and leadership during the earlier years of their settlement.

• Colonists disliked attempts at control by the Crown and therefore set up forms of representative governments. 

• To keep peace and order, colonists had to make their own laws because of their distance from the king.

• Every man should read and interpret the Bible for himself and profess no allegiance to the king.

The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to – 

• Establish a safe haven for English debtors.

• Function as a buffer between English and Spanish territories.

• Develop trade relations with various Native groups.

• Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution.

Using this map, what conclusion can be drawn as to why the trading system was established?

• The British wanted to expand their empire all over the world.

• The colonies lacked the necessary labor force to harvest cash crops.

• The British were seeking a direct sea route to the West Indies. 

• The colonies wanted to spread Christianity to Africa.

Which pair best completes this graphic?

• Roanoke – Plymouth

• Plymouth – Jamestown

• Massachusetts Bay Colony – Roanoke

• Jamestown – Massachusetts Bay Colony

How was the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses similar to the signing of the Mayflower Compact?

• Both strengthened the English Parliament’s control over the colonies.

• Both contributed to the development of representative democracy.

• Both sparked a growth in religious freedom.

• Both gave settlers the right to establish a colony.

Which of the following would best complete this list?

• Locate new labor source.

• Promote self-government.

• Expand empire.

• Create political allies.

Which of the following colonial group would have agreed with the excerpt above?

• Indentured servants

• Colonial businessmen

• Plantation owners

• Quakers

After a difficult start, England finally established successful colonies in North America.  What physical commonality did the first three settlements have?

• All three were established for religious freedom.

• They all relied on long, humid summers and rich soil to survive.

• All three were located on the Atlantic seaboard.

   

• They all were self-governing colonies. 

The main interest of the French for colonizing in North America was creating successful relations with Native Americans in order to –

• Develop a fur trade

• Establish allies in the New World 

• Spread Christianity

• Utilize natural resources

The colonial document referenced above was significant in establishing the principle of – 

• Mercantilism

• Religious freedom

• Self-government

• Civic virtue