Early British Colonization

Under mercantilism colonies sent cheap ​ (a)   to the home country, which turned them into ​ (b)   that were sold for a high price.

• raw materials
• manufactured goods
• colonists
• indigenous peoples

Match each quote to the person who might say it under a system of mercantilism

• Mercantilism gives me cheap resources

• British Colonist

• Traders are threatening my way of life

• Indigenous Person

• I work hard for little money

• British King

True or False: Walter Raleigh successfully founded the first British colony in North America

• True

• False

Which of the following is not one of the reasons Britain kept trying to colonize North America?

• The Economy

• Competition

• Quality of Life

• Religious Freedom

• Scientific Advancement

Match the following descriptions to the reasons that Britain wanted to colonize North America

• People wanted to practice their faith

• Quality of Life

• British cities were dirty and crowded

• Economy

• They wanted to make money off resources

• Competition

• Keeping up with Spain and France

• Religious Freedom

True or False: New France grew much larger than the 13 colonies

• True

• False

Organize each description according to if it describes New France or the 13 Colonies

Groups:

(a) New France

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(b) 13 Colonies

• Fur trade is main source of jobs

• Home country not willing to spend money

• More options for trade

• Many faiths are welcome

• Harsh, cold climate

• Warm climate, good for crops

• Home country willing to spend to create strong colonies

• Many different job opportunities

• Only Catholics allowed

• Can only trade with home country