USH Unit 1 Review: Early Colonization & American Revolution

The purpose of having colonies is to provide raw materials for the "Mother Country".

How did each colonial region determine how to make their money?

• The Rules of the Mayflower Compact

• Decisions Made by Colonial Governments

• Based on Salutary Neglect

• Geography and Available Resources

Which 3 continents were involved in the "Triangle Trade" that brought slaves to the New World?

• North America

  South America

  Europe

• Africa

  North America

  Europe

• Europe

  Asia

  North America

• Africa

  South America

  Asia

The American Colonies were largely allowed to govern themselves due to the great distance from Great Britain. This was known as...

According to our notes, which of the following is NOT something all 13 colonies had in common?

• Farming

• Urban Centers

• Self-Government

• Slavery

Only this group was allowed to vote during the colonial period:

• Women

• Minorities

• Native Americans

• White Males w/ Property

Match the following colonial details to the correct category:

Groups:

(a) Northern Colonies

,

(b) Southern Colonies

,

(c) All American Colonies

• Warm Climate + Fertile Soil

• Agriculture of Some Kind

• Cold Climate + Rocky Soil

Match the following colonial details to the correct category:

Groups:

(a) Northern Colonies

,

(b) Southern Colonies

,

(c) All American Colonies

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• New England Town Meetings

• Salutary Neglect (Self-Govt.)

Match the following colonial details to the correct category:

Groups:

(a) Northern Colonies

,

(b) Southern Colonies

,

(c) All American Colonies

• Some Form of Christianity (Great Awakening)

• Little Religious Focus (Anglican Church)

• Religious Diversity (Puritans & Quakers)

What was the first (1620) written plan of government in the American colonies?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Articles of Confederation