What is the reason English Puritans settled in North America during the 17th century?

to escape religious persecution

Which geographic factor most impacted the growth of representative government in the colonies?

location of the Appalachian Mountains

location of the Mississippi River

Which TWO of the following factors led to the development of representative government in the colonies?

The colonies were too far away to enforce British laws efficiently.

Colonists were accustomed to having the same rights as their fellow English citizens.

England believed that the colonies should have the same rights as citizens in England.

England appointed royal officials to make sure the colonists remained loyal to England

England made an alliance with France to enforce British rule in the colonies.

Name TWO ways the Mayflower Compact influenced the U.S. system of government.

Established that the law comes from the people

Stated people should obey laws made by the group

Established freedom of speech and of the press

Convinced many Americans that the Constitution should be ratified

Stated that the government should be divided into three equal branches

Which was the first written constitution in North America?

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Why did colonists feel the need to write their own laws?

To keep peace and order, because of their distance from the king.

To make sure every may read his Bible and followed Christian rules at all times.

To prevent war between the colonies.

To avoid being controlled by the King.

Which of the following describes the New England colonies economy?

A robust fishing industry developed due to access to the Atlantic coast.

The abundance of lumber in the region allowed settlers to build and sell ships.

Many colonists grew indigo and shipped it back to England to use on fabrics.

Settlers grew staple crops like wheat, barley, and oats to provide for the colonies.

Which is the chief reason English Puritans settled in North America during the 17th century?

to escape religious persecution

Which of the following is true of the New England colonies?

The New England landscape made it hard to have large-scale farms.

Plantation farming was popular and widespread.

Grain and wheat were the main crops grown on New England warms.

Families only grew crops in town using enslaved labor.

What aspect of the First Great Awakening led to the rise of representative governments in the colonies?

The formation of new churches using leaders chosen by the people.

The development of an increased interest in religious practices.

The division over teachers and leaders of local religious institutions.

The formation of government bodies was influenced by British officials.

What was the first written constitution in the colonies?

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

How did the Virginia House of Burgesses impact the growth of representative government?

It gave people a voice in how they wanted to govern themselves.

It kept the colonists from participating in the running of their government.

It showed that a small group of citizens controlled how all other citizens would live.

It showed that the King was not afraid to let his chosen representatives rule the New World.

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Maryland and Pennsylvania were mainly founded for _______________________ purposes.

religious

political

economic

social

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Maryland was founded as a haven for _____________ colonists.

Puritan

Quaker

Catholic

Pilgrim

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Pennsylvania was established as a haven for _______________ colonists.

Puritan

Quaker

Catholic

Pilgrim

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Why was Virginia founded?

Economic reasons

Religious reasons

Political reasons

Unknown Reasons

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Which region's economy focused on planting and harvesting rice and tobacco?

New England Colonies

Middle (Mid-Atlantic) Colonies

Southern Colonies

Northern Colonies

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Which colonial region had an economy based on fishing and shipbuilding?

New England Colonies

Middle (Mid-Atlantic) Colonies

Southern Colonies

Northern Colonies

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Which region had a focus on planting and harvesting wheat?

New England colonies

Middle (Mid-Atlantic) Colonies

Southern Colonies

Northern Colonies

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Maryland and Pennsylvania were mainly founded for _______________________ purposes.

Maryland was founded as a haven for _____________ colonists.

Pennsylvania was established as a haven for _______________ colonists.

Why was Virginia founded?

Which region's economy focused on planting and harvesting rice and tobacco?

Which colonial region had an economy based on fishing and shipbuilding?

Which region had a focus on planting and harvesting wheat?

Which colonial region's economy was focused on fishing and whaling?

Which colonial region focused on harvesting wheat?

Which colonial region focused on production of cash crops?

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