Exploration & Colonization
What 3 European countries explored and colonized North America?
England, France and Spain
Why did the Puritans immigrate to Massachusetts Bay Colony (Plymouth)?
To escape religious persecution; find religious freedom
Why was the Middle Region known as the 'breadbasket' colonies?
Because wheat was the main crop grown there.
Why were cash crops the main economic activity in the Southern region?
Because of geographic characteristics like: rich soil, humid climate, long summers, etc.
What were the primary motivations for Exploration and Colonization?
Gold, God and Glory
What were the main economic activities in the New England region?
Fishing, shipbuilding, and trade
Name two geographic characteristics of the Middle region
-Mild climate
-Cooler valleys
-wooded mountains
-deep harbors
What was the settlement of Jamestown first successful venture, after failing to find gold?
Growing tobacco
In what way were England's motivations for exploring different from France & Spain?
In terms of social reasons, English colonists left England to escape religious persecution.
Name the colonies in the New England Region
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island
Name the colonies in the Middle Region
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware
Name the colonies in the Southern region
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
Why were many early European colonies in North America founded near the Atlantic Coast?
Being along the coast allowed colonists to conduct trade
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It was the first document providing for self-government in the colonies.
Why was the colony of Pennsylvania founded?
To provide a safe haven for Quakers (a religious group)
Which colony was a place where England sent their prisoners and debtors?
Georgia
What was the original goal of Christopher Columbus when he set sail from Spain?
He was trying to find an alternate trade route to India.
Who wrote the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
Thomas Hooker
Why is the Middle region considered a mix of the New England and Southern region?
Both the Middle and New England region conducted trade
Both the Middle and Southern region had land suitable for farming
Why was the House of Burgesses significant?
It was the first example of an elected assembly (representative government) in the North American colonies