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Early Colonies
Colonies
Events Leading to the American Revolution
Random Revolution
100
Which was a reason that was NOT a motivating factor for early European Exploration?
Religion, Economics ($$$), Competition (Wanting to expand and conquer new lands) between European countries, Disease
Disease
100
This is the name of the first elected legislative body in America?
The House of Burgess
100
Which colony was settled by the Puritans?
Massachusetts Bay Colony
100
During the Revolutionary War, what type of government was found in the New England colonies?
Elected small groups of people to represent them
100
What term refers to transferring wealth from a colonial area to the mother country?
Mercantilism
200
Why did Columbus originally want to explore?
To find a western sea route to Asia
200
Why was the Plymouth Colony established?
Religious Freedom
200
Which colony is referred to as the Lost Colony?
Roanoke
200
After the French and Indian War, the colonists wanted to start settling westward,. What prevented them from doing so?
Proclamation of 1763
200
The Proclamation of 1763 created dissatisfaction with the colonists because.....
In trying to create peace with the Native Americans, it prevented settlers from moving west.
300
Who was Commander and Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
300
What document is being signed by the Plymouth Colony?
The Mayflower Compact
300
What colony was settled by Quakers?
Pennsylvania
300
What was the primary reason that the colonists wanted to break free of Britain
No representation in Parliament
300
What document announced our freedom on July 4, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence.
400
Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
400
Which two of the 3 original colonies were established for profit?
Jamestown and Roanoke
400
What area was settled by people who had been in debtors' prison?
Georgia
400
What was the economic result after the French and Indian War that helped cause the Revolution?
High debt for Britain caused them to begin taxing the colonists
400
What was an effect of the Revolutionary War?
The Declaration of Independence
500
Give me Liberty or Give me Death!
Patrick Henry
500
Why was Jamestown established?
Business ($$$)
500
Name 4 reasons that the early colonists in America built their settlements along the eastern coast
Water for fishing
Fertile Land
Natural harbors
Relatively mild climate
500
What did this symbolize?
The Stamp Act
500
Who was King of England/Britain during the Revolutionary War?
George III
600
Which factors impacted the settlement patterns of migrants in the colonies?
Abundant land
Trade
600
What are the 3 main reasons that settlers wanted to establish Jamestown in the Virginia location.
Easily defend themselves from the Spanish
Deep enough water to dock their ships
They had instructions to find a good spot
600
What was the first elected assembly?
The House of Burgess
600
Describe what happened during the Boston Massacre
Man started taunting a British Soldier guarding the King's money, the Soldier hit him, he called for help, colonists came and started taunting the soldier, more soldiers came, colonists started throwing rock snowballs at the soldiers, someone yelled, "fire" and the soldiers fired into the crowd killing several and wounding others.
600
Taxation without representation means....
The colonists were being taxed and had no representation in the colonies.