Week 7 Comprehension

Which groups of people were attracted to the colonies due to religious freedom?

• Jewish people

• Puritans

• Catholics

• Quakers

What was the primary reason for the introduction of new people and economic systems in the colonies?

• To increase the population

• To establish new towns

• To supply the colonies with a stable workforce

• To promote religious freedom

What was the role of women in the colonies according to the passage?

• They could own land and vote

• They were expected to perform household chores

• They were allowed to work in any profession

• They had equal rights as men

What was the legal status of indentured servants in the colonies?

• They were considered property

• They had a legal and binding contract

• They were free to leave anytime

• They were treated as equals to free men

Which colonies were established by company charters?

• Virginia, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay

• New York, New Hampshire, Maryland

• South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia

• Rhode Island, Delaware, New Jersey

What was the main economic activity in the Southern Colonies?

• Fishing and whaling

• Mining and lumber

• Agriculture and cash crops

• Manufacturing and trade

What rights did the colonial charters guarantee to the colonists?

• The right to own slaves

• The right to representation in government

• The right to free education

• The right to form independent nations