Exploration and Colonization

Which reason best completes this list?

• to spread democratic ideals

• to improve efficiency in manufacturing

• to locate potential military allies

• to claim new territory

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• to reduce overpopulation in Europe

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• to profit from trading furs and other goods

• to create joint ventures with other Europeans powers

Which motive best completes the diagram?

• To promote free enterprise

• to extend democracy

• to expand empires

• to found Utopian communities

Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?

• the assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures

• Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor

• the assembly sent delegates to parliament to represent Virginia

• The King revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became too powerful.

Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?

• the opportunity for trade with American Indians

• The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

• The doctrine of the Church of England

• The economic system of mercantilism

The factors listed above contributed most to the

• creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians

• election of British colonists to Parliament

• growth of representative government in the British colonies

• expansion of British trade in the Americas

Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

• The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government

• Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies

• The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense

• Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• created a general council to manage colonies

• experienced strict control by government

• established their own representative institutions

• appointed governors who reported to the king

Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?

• federalism

• due process

• a bicameral legislature

• the social contract

With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?

• a bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified

• having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous

• the Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation

• universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed