Economy of Colonies
What were the primary economies of the New England colonies?
Shipbuilding, Lumber, Whaling, Fishing, Trading
New England was primarily influenced by what religious group?
Puritans (Pilgrims)
The year 1607 is significant in American history because during that year —
Jamestown was founded
Quakers
state-sponsored settlement of people to new territories
Colonization
What was the chief economic cause for the colonization of America?
Mercantilism
Why were the colonies of Rhode Island and Connecticut founded?
Religious Toleration
Why is 1620 a significant year for Pilgrims in North America?
Why is Roger Williams important to the New England colonies?
He settled Rhode Island
a contract given to someone to establish a colony
Charter
Which factor contributed to the use and spread of slavery in the thirteen colonies?
Production of cash crops
Maryland was settled as a religious haven for which group?
Catholics
One factor that motivated many European explorers to voyage to North America was to —
Acquire riches (Gold, Spices)
Who conquered the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortez
a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.
Cash Crop
What was the primary cause of economic differences among the colonies in North America?
Geography
What were the Quakers against?
Slavery
Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?
To discover a new sea route to Asia.
Marco Polo
political system where policies are created by representatives selected by the people
Representative Government
What were the economic industries of the Middle Colonies?
Small farms for grains, trading
Which part of the 13 colonies was primarily founded for religious purposes?
New England
Jamestown prospered after the leadership of who, and what cash crop?
John Smith, Tobacco
Who conquered the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizzaro
economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country
Mercantilism