STAAR points of emphasis

Which of the reasons for European exploration was to spread religion

• god

• gold

• glory

• guns

Which of the reasons for European exploration was to expand empires

• god

• gold

• glory

• guns

Which of the reasons for European exploration was to get wealthy

• god

• gold

• glory

• guns

Which colonies had rocky soil, short growing seasons, and lots of timber?

• New England

• middle

• southern

• western

Which colonies had long growing seasons, a mild climate and fertile soil?

• New England

• middle

• southern

• western

Which colonies had a temperate climate and grew grains and had some metal deposits

• New England

• middle

• southern

• western

Due to the distance from England, the colonies were ignored for many years and began governing themselves. This is known as

• Juirsprudence

• manifest destiny

• magna carte

• Salutary Neglect

What was the first form of self government in the colonies? 1620

• salutary neglect

• Virginia house of Burgesses

• mayflower compact

• Fundamental orders of Connecticut

What was the first form of representative government in the colonies?

• mayflower compact

• fundamental orders of Connecticut

• Articles fo Confederation

• Virgina House of Burgesses

_____________ was produced in the colonies and sent to Europe

• Raw materials

• manufactured goods

• slaves

• middle passage