US Concepts in History

What was a political motive for European colonization?

• Adventure and Curiosity

• Claiming Land

• Religious Freedom

• Trade Routes

Which group sought refuge from religious persecution in Europe?

• Explorers

• Pilgrims and Puritans

• Colonists

• Enlightenment Thinkers

What did colonial assemblies encourage?

• Trade

• Religious Freedom

• Participation in government

• Wealth

What was a result of overpopulation in Europe?

• Spread of Christianity

• Population Growth

• Search for new lands

• Claiming Land

What did the House of Burgesses allow colonists to do?

• Trade freely

• Have a say in governance

• Spread Christianity

• Claim land

What role did the Mayflower Compact play in the development of self-government in the colonies?

• It established a monarchy in the colonies.

• It was a trade agreement with Native Americans.

• It laid the foundation for self-governance.

• It was a peace treaty with England.

Conflicts with England contributed to the growth of representative government in the colonies by:

• establishing a monarchy.

• increasing the desire for self-governance.

• resulting in the colonies becoming independent immediately.

• causing the colonies to abandon representative government.

What was one primary economic motive for European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Spread of democracy

• Establishment of public schools

• Finding new trade routes

• Abolishing slavery

Which document was a social contract signed by the Pilgrims that established self-governance?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence

Name two social reasons that motivated European exploration and colonization.

• Desire for religious freedom and spreading Christianity

• Establishment of public schools and universities

• Abolishing slavery and promoting equality

• Building new cities and infrastructure