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What is the main reason for colonization in the Americas?
Economic (Mercantilism)
When was the Mayflower Compact signed and by whom?
1620
Pilgrims on the Mayflower
Where did the largest cities develop in the American colonies.
Near norther ports such at New York City and Boston Massachusetts.
What is the significances of 1607?
First English settlement at Jamestown in the colony of Virginia.
Why was the colony of Pennsylvania established by William Penn?
For the Quakers (first anti-slavery group in the new world)
What are 3 characteristics of the Southern colonies?
Very warm climate
Cash crops- tobacco, rice, indigo
Slave labor
What was main reason France claimed the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes?
Fur trade. (French and their fancy furs)
Why was the colony of Maryland established?
For the Catholics
What is the Virginia House of Burgesses?
Representatives elected by the people
What geographic feature contributed to fast development of colonies such as Virginia, New York and Massachusetts?
The Atlantic coast.
How did religious leaders contribute to the growth of representative government in the 13 colonies?
The established self- governments
What is the primary cause of the economic differences in the 13 colonies?
Geography
What did the Virginia House of Burgesses. Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut allow the colonies to do?
Participate in government
What were 3 reasons for the development of Representative Government in the 13 Colonies?
Distance form Great Britain
Colonist wanted to have their rights as Englishmen
King did not interfere with the colonist affairs
What is an effect of the large plantations in the southern colonies?
Slavery