Week 12: The Colonies and their Founding

What was one reason colonists wanted to practice their religion freely?

• To avoid persecution

• To meet new people

• To learn new customs

• To find new jobs

What was a charter?

• A legal document given by the king of England

• A map of the colonies

• A list of rules for the colonists

• A type of ship used by colonists

What did the charter detail about taxes?

• Conditions for paying taxes to the king

• The amount of taxes for each colonist

• The types of goods taxed

• The tax-free days

What was one motivation for colonists to come to the Americas?

• To get land of their own

• To find new spices

• To learn new languages

• To meet new animals

What was the relationship between the king and the colony described in?

• The charter

• A letter

• A map

• A song

What did the charter serve as between the king and the colony?

• A financial contract

• A friendship agreement

• A travel guide

• A weather report

What happened to some colonies established by proprietors?

• They became independent

• They became royal colonies

• They were abandoned

• They were sold to other countries

Which colony was NOT mentioned as becoming a royal colony?

• New Hampshire

• New Jersey

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

What powered the sawmills in the New England Colonies?

• Wind

• Water

• Steam

• Electricity

What was the main purpose of wooden barrels and crates in the New England Colonies?

• Decoration

• Storage

• Construction

• Fuel