Colonial America

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In Colonial America, the House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are examples of ____________________.

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Representative government

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What English government tradition did the 13 colonies have in common with each other?

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Monarchy

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One thing all the colonies had in common is that they wanted to break free from the control of the King of England as soon as possible.

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Wanted to break free from the control of the King of England as soon as possible

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The first colony at Roanoke was not successful but _____. A few years later, _____ led a new group of colonists. He planned a quick trip to England for _____ but was delayed from returning to the colony for years. When he finally returned to Roanoke, he found _____.

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Produced valuable information, John White, more supplies, it deserted

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Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

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The regions had different geographies and resources

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Which of these colonies was established as a place for debtors to make a fresh start? Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina

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Georgia

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Which feature of colonial self-government does the Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges establish?

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An Elected Legislature

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New England colonies practiced ___. Middle colonies practiced ___. Southern colonies practiced ___.

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Subsistence farming, Large-scale farming, Plantation agriculture

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What did the colonies of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Georgia have in common?

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Founded for religious freedom

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How could you describe the colonists who settled in the Middle Colonies?

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A diverse group of immigrants from across Europe – including Jews, Catholics, and Quakers –who sought religious freedom