European Colonization Quiz

What were the reasons for European colonization according to the document?

• Gold, Trade, Religion

• Gold, Land, Religion

• Trade, Land, Glory

• Gold, Glory, Fur Trade

What was the primary reason for England's colonization efforts?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish new markets for trade

• For the fur trade

What geographic feature served as the western border of the colonies?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Mississippi River

• Great Plains

What geographic feature served as the eastern border of the colonies?

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Atlantic Ocean

• Hudson Bay

How did geography affect the economy in the colonies?

• It had no effect on the economy

• It determined the social status of the colonists

• It determined how the colonists earned money

• It influenced the political decisions only

Which region was known for having a "Bread basket" economy with products such as wheat, livestock, and metal products?

• New England Region

• Middle Region

• Southern Colonies

• None of the above

What was the main economic activity in the Southern Colonies?

• Shipbuilding

• Agriculture

• Metal products

• Fishing

Which religious group was associated with the New England Region?

• Quakers

• Protestants/Church of England

• Pilgrims (Separatists) and Puritans

• Catholics

What type of government was established in the Middle Region?

• Mayflower Compact

• House of Burgesses

• Representative Government

• Limited Government

Which colonies were part of the New England Region?

• Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

• Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut

• None of the above