Plymouth & Jamestown

One way in which Jamestown and Plymouth were similar was that both were located-

• in the mountains

• near the coastline

• in a dry climate

• on islands far from fresh water

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

• 
  It weakened the influence of religion in government

• 
  It limited the power of future colonial governments

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

A religious separatist group that rejected the Church of England and founded Plymouth Colony in 1620.

• 
  Pilgrims

• Mayflower Compact

• Puritans

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

A crop produced for profit rather than personal use.

• House of Burgesses

• 
  Mayflower Compact

• cash crop

• charter

Jamestown was founded in

• 1620

• 1615

• 1776

• 1607

One of the main differences in the reasons for Jamestown and Plymouth was

• Plymouth was founded for religious freedom/religious prosecution, Jamestown was founded for financial gain

• Jamestown was founded for religious reasons, Plymouth was founded for agricultural reasons

• Jamestown was founded for enslaved people, Plymouth was founded for free citizens

Which colony used the House of Burgesses?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Both

Which colony was started for religious freedom?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Both

Which colony was started in 1607?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Both

Which colony started in 1620?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Both