Unit 1 and 2 review.

The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could?

• self-govern on a local level

• participate in a free-market economy

• vote in the British Parliament

• express dissatisfaction with British rule

  
  

How did the geography influence the economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston.

• Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.

  
  

• Natural harbors provided access to markets.

  
  

• Extreme climates limited productive activity.

  
  

• Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.

  
  

Which of the following best explains why the lumber industry was the single most important factor for New England?

• Lumber was in high demand for the thriving shipbuilding industry.

• Lumber was scarce in the region.

  
  

• Harvesting lumber provided jobs to people of all ages.

  
  

• Harvesting lumber could be done year-round.

  
  

Colonist in America were under the policy of salutary neglect. Which of following happened due to this policy?

• Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.

  
  

• The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

  
  

• The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

  
  

• The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

  
  

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

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth.

• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, Jamestown for gold.

  
  

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

  
  

• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other Empires.

  
  

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower compact?

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

• It limited the power of future colonial governments.

• It weakened the influence of religion in government.

  
  

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.

Which of the following characteristics reflect the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses.

• It had 435 members.

  
  

• Members were chosen by the governor.

  
  

• The governor had no power in its decisions.

  
  

• Representatives were elected by the people.

  
  

Which of the following was a chief economic cause for British colonization in the Americas?

• Slavery

• Mercantilism

• Industrialization

• Plantation Systems

  
  

What was the primary economic system of the Southern Colonies?

• Shipping

• Lumber

• Plantations

• Mining

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on plantations and cashcrops?

• Virginia

• Connectitcut

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts