Causes of Colonization
The three main reasons for European exploration are often summarized as these three G’s.
God, Gold, and Glory
The New England Colonies’ economy was based on this type of industry due to their geography.
Shipbuilding, fishing, or lumber
The Mayflower Compact was significant because it was the first agreement for this in America.
Self-government
This Italian explorer sailed for Spain in 1492 and is credited with discovering the "New World."
Christopher Columbus
Many settlers, like the Pilgrims, came to the colonies to escape this.
Religious persecution
This colonial region had large plantations and relied on slave labor for cash crops like tobacco.
Southern Colonies
This was the first representative government in the colonies, established in Virginia in 1619.
Virginia House of Burgesses
Faster trade route to Asia
The Virginia Company established Jamestown for this main reason.
Economic profit
If you are a Quaker, you may live in this colony.
Pennsylvania
William Penn was the leader of this first anti-slavery group in the colonies.
Quakers
These were the first 2 British colonies in the "New World".
Jamestown & Plymouth
This economic system motivated European nations to establish colonies for wealth and power.
Mercantilism
The Puritans founded this colony for religious freedom in 1620.
Massachusetts
This was the first constitution written in the colonies.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
This is the name for the British government.
Parliament
Name the Political, Economic, and Social reasons for English colonization.
P- Claim new land
E- Natural Resources
S- Religious Freedom
This war between European nations over land in North America led to increased British taxation of the colonies.
French and Indian War
The main reason why the colonies had to develop their own governments?
Distance from Great Britain
A policy in which the British government allowed its American colonies to govern themselves with little interference
Salutary Neglect