WorksheetsEuropean Exploration and Colonization
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why is the mayflower compact considered an important step in the development of American democracy?
It established the principle of separation of church and state
It provided the basis for self-government in the Plymouth colony
It defined colonial relations with local American Indians
It outlawed slavery in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
to reduce overpopulation in Europe
to crfeate communities founded on religious tolerance
to profit from trading in furs and other goods
to create joint ventures with other European powers
The term "mercantilism" is defined as an economic system in which
colonies exist for the benefit of the colonial power
the proletariat benefit at the expense of the bourgeoisie
prices are determined by the laws of supply and demand
factors of production are owned by the government
Pilgrims and Puritans both settled in America for which of the following reasons?
Economic profit
Self-government
Escape religious persecution
Increase the kings power
Name the 3 factors that led to European Exploration?
God, Gold, Glory
God, Country, Crown
Silver, Religious Freedom, Fishing
God, Gold, Grains
Which are the 3 main European countries to explore and colonize the New World?
Netherlands, Germany, France
Spain, China, France
Spain, France, England
What was the reason for the establishment of Jamestown?
Religious Freedom
Self-Government
Popular Sovereignty
Commercial/Economic Profit
Which statement accuratley describes the reason for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?
Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders
Plymouth's founders inteded to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold
Both Colonies were established for religious freedom
Plymouth was founded as a reguge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded on Commercial profit
Which one of the following was the best reason people came to the colonies?
to befreind the indigenious population
to start a new nation
for political, social and economic opportunites
to promote trade with France, Portugal and Spain
How is 1607 significant in American History?
The first permanent British colony was established at Jamestown
The first permanent British colony was established at Plymouth
The first permanent British colony was established at Roanoke
The first permanent French colony was established at Jamestown
In which year was the founding of Jamestown?
1607
1585
1620
1630
One reason people came to settle in the New World in the 1600s was the
overcrowded conditions in Great Britain and Europe
limited religious freedom in Great Britain and Europe
opportunity to establish a new nation
opportunity to develop a new system of government in the New World
The persecution experienced by the Pilgrims in England resulted in them
exploring the "New World"
leaving to Europe to create their own church
finding new trade routes to Asia
leaving to practice their religion freely
European countries benefited from having colonies for which of the following reasons?
route to Asia was discovered
manufactured goods were being produced
plantations were a large source of income
raw materials were accessible
In which year was the founding of Plymouth?
1607
1585
1620
1630
