Week 3-4 US History 8th 2024-25

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To declare independence from England

• To establish a framework for self-government

• To create a military alliance

• To outline trade agreements

Which of the following best describes the economy of the New England colonies?

• Primarily agricultural

• Based on trade and manufacturing

• Focused on mining resources

• Dependent on slave labor

What year was the Mayflower Compact signed?

• 1620

• 1619

• 1630

• 1640

The New England colonies were known for their:

• Warm climate and large plantations

• Harsh winters and rocky soil

• Extensive gold mines

• Abundant cotton fields

Which colony was NOT part of the New England colonies?

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

What is representative government?

• A system where citizens vote directly on laws

• A system where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf

• A system where a monarch has absolute power

• A system where only the wealthy can vote

Which of the following was a major reason for the establishment of the 13 Colonies?

• To find gold and silver

• To expand the British Empire and seek new opportunities

• To establish a new monarchy

• To create a utopian society

Which colony was founded as a haven for Quakers?

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• South Carolina

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish trade routes

• To conquer Native American lands

Which document is considered a precursor to the United States Constitution due to its establishment of self-governance?

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence