8th Grade Review
What is "religious persecution"?
A state that it is prohibited to not worship a religion.
What does "self-government" mean?
Control of the government by its members.
What crop help Jamestown make money?
Tobacco
Where was the Virginia House Of Burgesses Located?
Jamestown
What was one of the reasons for England's exploration?
To freely practice Christianity.
What was a social reason for Spain's exploration?
To spread Christianity
Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?
The Pilgrims
What is the definition of a "cash crop"?
A crop that is raised in large quantities and sold for profit
Why was Jamestown initially established?
For commercial profit
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
As a refuge from religious persecution
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To set rules for self-governance
What type of government was the Virginia House of Burgesses?
Representative Government
What was one of the economic reasons Spain explored the Americas?
Gold, silver, and other riches.
What was a reason for England's colonization efforts?
To escape religious persecution
What was one impact of Spanish exploration in the Americas?
Colonization of much of South America, Texas, Mexico, and Florida
What is the definition of "assembly"?
A group of people gathered for a common purpose
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It was the first self-government in the colonies
What was a political reason for Spain's exploration?
To gain control of land of South and North America
What does "colonize:" mean?
To establish a territory under the control of another country.
What was one of the impacts of French exploration?
Colonization of the Ohio River Valley
What was one impact of French Exploration in North America?
Colonization of the Ohio River Valley
What is a "representative government'?
A government where leaders are chosen by the people
What was one of the reasons for Frances exploration?
To search for the northwest passage
Which country colonized much of present-day Canada?
France
What did the House of Burgesses allow colonists to do?
Self-0govern at the local level