EXPLORATION AND COLONIZATION

How did the English, Spanish, and French FIRST gain the land they colonized in North

America?

• A It was claimed for them by their explorers.

• B They purchased it from American Indians.

• C They won it in wars with other nations.

• D They sent settlers to live on their land.

The reason the Pilgrims came to America in 1620 was —

• F. to search for a water passage to Asia

• G. to trade with American Indians for furs

• H. to set up their own government

• J. to have the freedom to worship as they chose

What was the primary economic activity in the Northern Colonies of America?

• Tobacco farming

• Textile production

• Shipbuilding

• Rice cultivation

What was the main purpose of the Triangular Trade?

• To exchange goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas

• To establish new trade routes to Asia

• To trade exclusively between the Thirteen Colonies

• To promote peace between European nations

What would be the BEST title for this list?

• A The Middle Colonies

• B Colonies Founded for Economic Reasons

• C Colonies Founded for Religious Reasons

• D Puritan Colonies

Which geographic characteristic did MOST of the English colonies share?

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  Most were located in warm climates.

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• Most had their populations concentrated near the coast.

• Most had rich soil and good farmland.

• Most established representative governments

The colony described in this list would MOST likely be a —

• A Coastal Colony

• B New England Colony

• C Middle Colony

• D Southern Colony

Which of the following BEST completes this table?

• F Farming

• G Mining

• H Shipbuilding

• J Manufacturing

How did the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses lay a foundation for the

future system of government in the United States?

• A It allowed women the right to vote for representatives.

• B It led to the drafting of the first written constitution in the colonies.

• C It gave colonists a voice in their government for the first time.

• D It established a clear separation between church and state.

The MAIN purpose of this document was to —

• weaken the influence of religion

• establish a government

• make peace with American Indians

• guarantee freedom of speech