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What defines a colony in the context of human settlement?

• A place where people settle to find gold and precious minerals.

• A group of people who settle in a new place and work together for a common goal.

• A territory claimed by a country for its natural resources.

• A settlement established by explorers from Europe.

Which of the following was a primary reason for European settlers to immigrate to North America?

• To escape religious persecution and seek economic opportunities.

• To establish new trade routes to Asia.

• To discover new species of plants and animals.

• To form alliances with Native American tribes.

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To declare independence from the King of England.

• To establish a set of laws and rules for self-governance in Plymouth Colony.

• To outline the economic opportunities available in the new land.

• To formalize trade agreements with Native American tribes.

What were the main economic activities in the New England colonies?

• Large-scale farming of cash crops like tobacco and cotton.

• Mining for gold and silver.

• Lumbering, shipbuilding, fur trapping, fishing, and whaling.

• Manufacturing textiles and machinery.

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When did the Connecticut Colony become a recognized colony?

• 1620

• 1636

• 1645

• 1607

Who established the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

• James, Duke of York

• Thomas Hooker

Which two proprietors were granted a portion of the New York colony and subsequently renamed it New Jersey?

• William Penn and King Charles

• George Carteret and Lord Berkeley of Stratton

• Peter Minuit and Thomas Hooker

• Roger Williams and John Mason

What was a significant economic activity in the Middle Colonies, earning them the nickname "breadbasket"?

• Shipbuilding and maple syrup export

• Tobacco and cotton farming

• Wheat farming and flour production

• Coal and iron ore mining