Colonization through the Thirteen Colonies

Which of the following was the source for a colonial New England covenant community?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Conflict between American Indians (First Americans) and European settlers most often resulted from the different ways each culture viewed—

• A. religious practices

• B. political systems

• C. land ownership

• D. family relationships

Which date on this timeline represents the beginning of a permanent British presence in North America?

• 1565

• 1587

• 1607

• 1620

Which colony was established as a business venture?

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• Virginia

The initial French exploration of North America resulted in—

• economic colonies in Florida

• competition with Spanish settlers

• plantations using slave labor

• cooperation with native groups

American Indian populations were most impacted by the introduction of European—

• weapons

• diseases

• religion

• culture

Which factor was significant to the cavaliers in the early colonization of eastern Virginia?

• Debt forgiveness

• Free land

• Political freedom

• Religious tolerance

The Columbian Exchange introduced which of the following to Europeans?

• Corn

• Cows

• Wheat

• Horses

Why do Mexico and Peru have primarily Catholic populations?

• The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims of these areas.

• Religion was spread in these areas by Spanish missionaries and colonists.

• People who practiced traditional native religions migrated out of these areas.

• The people in these areas were isolated from foreign influences.

Which choice correctly identifies a major trade pattern of the Columbian Exchange?

• Cattle along arrow 1

• Coal along arrow 1

• Tobacco along arrow 2

• Horses along arrow 2