Quiz #1

What was the INITIAL reason reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

• To form military alliances

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To spread Christianity to Africa

• To find new sources of cheap labor

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• To reduce overpopulation in Europe

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• To profit from trading in furs and other goods

• To create joint ventures with other European powers

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments

• It weakened the influence of religion in government

• It established a form of self-government based on a social contract

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both Colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders

• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials. while Jamestown founders expected to discover gold

• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires

• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

Which pair of actions best completes this graphic?

• 1- Enslaved native populations

  2- Organized utopian societies

• 1-Established Catholic missions

  2- Focused primarily on fur trading

• 1- Promoted political freedom

  2-Participated in triangular trade

• 1- Became commercial shipbuilders

  2- Created an early system of public schools