Exploration
Colonization
Government
Regions
Economy
100

Why did the English, Spanish, and French explore North America?

God, Gold, and Glory

100

What factors influenced the establishment of colonies in North America?

Economic opportunity

Religious freedom

Political reasons

100

What led to the growth of representative government during the colonial period?

They wanted a say for themselves/great awakening

100

 Identify three main regions where European colonies were established in North America.

New England colonies, Middle colonies, Southern colonies

100

What economic activities were central to the colonial economy?

Farming, trade, fishing, ship building

200

Name one primary motivation for Spanish exploration in North America.

Gold/expanding their empire

200

Describe the differences in colonial settlements between the Spanish and English.

Spanish: Gold/wealth

English: Religious freedom

200

How did the establishment of colonial assemblies contribute to self-government?

The creation of representative democracy

Participation in local politics

200

Describe the geographic characteristics of the New England colonies.

Cold climate, rocky soil, forests, long coastline

200

Describe the reason for plantation owners not wanting to pay for labor?

plantations were really big/long hours/difficult to farm their crops

300

What were the goals of French exploration in North America?

Establish fur trade


300

How did European colonization affect the Native American populations?

The Native American population dropped rapidly.

300

What role did town meetings play in colonial governance?

Decision making, self government, legislative decisions

300

What distinguished the Middle Colonies from other colonial regions?

Moderate farmland and climate.

Good for agriculture and livestock

300

How did mercantilism shape the economic relationship between the colonies and Europe?

It forced colonists to purchase goods from their country rather than other countries.

always in debt with Britian

400

How did English exploration impact the colonization of North America?

Establishment of permanent settlements

Cultural exchange

400

Explain the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the colonists and Native Americans.

The two sides swapped crops, technology, and disease.

400

Discuss the significance of the Mayflower Compact in early American democracy.

First written agreement for self government.

400

Explain the importance of the Southern Colonies in the colonial economy.

Produced most of the crops, agricultural economy

400

Discuss the impact of the plantation system on the colonial economy.

Increased agriculture production

Increased the use of slavery

500

Explain the significance of Native American interactions with European explorers.

New agriculture practices

Disease

Swapping of culture

500

What challenges did early American colonies face in terms of survival and growth?

Harsh environments

Native American Realtions

Supply Shortages

Disease

500

How did ideas of liberty and self-government emerge in the colonial era?

Colonists felt the need to govern themselves and be independent

500

How did regional differences impact the development of American culture and society?

It created cultural diversity

Each region specialized on what they did best

500

Explain the reasons for the growth of slavery in the colonies and its impact on society.


Rise of the plantation system

It is very profitable