Exploration & Colonization Review

Jamestown was established in

Plymouth was established in

Match the economic characteristics with its colonial regions

Groups:

(a) New England

,

(b) Middle

,

(c) Southern

• ship building

• slave trade

• cash crops

• grain

• whaling

• plantations

• wheat

• fishing

• lumber

What was the main reason for the growth of representative government in the colonies? Select Two

• British neglect of colonial affairs

• The distance from the King

• Desire for increased taxation
• Need for military support

Organize these colonies based on the reason in which they were established.

Groups:

(a) Religious

,

(b) Economic

• Rhode Island

• North Carolina

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

• South Carolina

Match the following

• Rhode Island

• Established by Roger Williams for religious toleration

• Pennsylvania

• Established by William Penn for the Quakers

• Georgia

• Established for Catholics

• Maryland

• Established by James Oglethorpe for convicts and debtors

Determine whether the statement describes a cause or an effect of the colonization era.

Groups:

(a) Cause

,

(b) Effect

• Economic Opportunity

• Religious Freedom

• Conflict with Government

• Native Americans Exposed to Disease

• Establishment of 13 Colonies

Below is a list of important documents and groups in American history.

Which of the following led to the growth of representative government in the United States?

Select all that apply

• Mayflower Compact

• Sons of Liberty

• House of Burgesses

• Fundamental orders of Connecticut

• Missouri Compromise

Which of the following would be considered a primary motive for European exploration of the Americas?

• Increase wealth

• promote free enterprise

• extend democracy

• expand empires

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European colonization of America?

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To spread Christianity

• To escape oppressive governments

• To establish communist societies