USH Review

What led to the discovery of North America?

• Europeans were seeking new trade routes to Asia

• Europeans were fleeing their countries for religious freedom

• Europeans were participating in sailing competitions for riches.

• The invention of the compass and larger sails on ships

Select the 3 reasons for exploration.

• Wealth

• Power

• Religion

• Friendship

What was an economic priority for France?

• fur

• gold

• cash crops

• lumber

What economic practice did Great Britain use to increase their wealth?

• mercantilism

• communism

• subsistence agriculture

• free enterprise

Select 2 effects of exploration.

• Columbian Exchange

• Colonization

• Alliances between countries

• Countries share resources

The global exchange of goods and ideas between the Old World and New World is the --

• Columbian Exchange

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance

• Manifest Destiny

What example of self-government was an agreement for the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock?

• The Mayflower Compact

• Town Meetings

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

What example of self-government was the first elected assembly of representatives?

• The Mayflower Compact

• Town Meetings

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

What example of self-government was the first constitution that limited the power of government?

• The Mayflower Compact

• Town Meetings

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Identify 3 natural harbors and ports that grew settlements/towns.

• New Orleans

• Boston

• New York

• Houston