European Exploration of North America - Main Reasons

Determine the MAIN reason each of the European countries explored North America. Select the correct answer in each row.

• France

• To establish a successful fur and pelt trade

• Spain

• To spread religion by establishing Catholic missions

• England

• To search for gold and expansion of economic resources

........a Voyage to plant the first (a)   in the Northern Parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together in a (b)   for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. 1620 - (c)   .

• colony

• civil body politic

• Mayflower Compact

The information in the previous question best represents the first form of (a)   in the new English colonies.

• Colonial Government

• Trade

• Religion

• Economy

Which area would you find numerous religious settlements?

• Northeastern region (New England area)

• Southeastern region

• Midwestern region

• Western region

Which of the following are characteristics of a representative government? Select all that apply.

• A. Assemblies

• B. Voting

• E. Elections

• C. Dictatorship

• F. Republic

Which area would you find the most agricultural resources?

• Southern Colonies

• Northern Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• Western Territories

Complete the following regarding the resources of the colonies.
New England Colonies: (a)  
Middle Colonies: (b)  
Southern Colonies: (c)  

• Rocky soil, cold climate, short growing season

• Fertile soil, mild climate

• Long growing season, warm climate, fertile soil

Who am I? Match the historical figure to the correct characteristics.

• Minister who founded Connecticut

• Anne Hutchinson

• Expelled for questioning the Puritans

• Thomas Hooker

• Puritan Leader founded the Mass. Bay Col

• Roger Williams

• Minister founded Rhode Island

• John Winthrop

Which statement describes a reason for the development of the transatlantic slave trade?

• Colonial governments wanted to use enslaved labor to build needed canals.

• Plantation owners in southern colonial states were increasing profits by using enslaved labor.

• Many colonists relied on enslaved labor to do the difficult work on their ranches.

• Textile production in northern colonial factories was increasingly dependent on enslaved labor.

Match the information with the corresponding historical significance.

• One of the first written constitutions in the colonies

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• This was the first self-government contract by the Pilgrims

• Mayflower Compact

• This was one of the first law making assemblies in the colonies

• House of Burgesses