European Exploration and Colonization #1
Why did France colonize North America?
To profit from trading furs and other goods.
What is the name of the document that was written as a social contract for self-government?
The Mayflower Compact of 1620.
Which is written by colonists to create their own government and they agreed to obey its rules as a part of a Social contract for Plymouth?
A. Magna Carta
B. Mayflower Compact
C. English Bill of Rights
D. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
B. Mayflower Compact
What is the name of the colony established for imprisoned debtors of England and to protect Southern Colonies from Spain?
Georgia
What is name of the first elected officials that would pass laws, budgets, and changes Virginia?
The Virginia House of Burgesses
Why did Quakers immigrate to Pennsylvania?
To escape religious persecution.
Which region is described as having fertile soil, plantation system, and warm climate?
A. New England Colonies
B. Mid-Atlantic Colonies
C. Southern Colonies
D. Middle Colonies
C. Southern Colonies
What is a reason for European Exploration in the New World?
A. Bring Native Americans to Europe
B. Build a new mansion for King
C. Sell manufactured goods in America
D. Desire to claim territory in America
D. Desire to claim territory in America
What is the colony founded by William Penn for Quakers?
A. Pennsylvania
B. Delaware
C. New York
D. Florida
A. Pennsylvania
What is the the reason for EXPLORATION of North America by the French, Spanish, and English
Wealth
Religion
Expand Empire
Claim territory
Who is the person that wrote the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
A. John Smith
B. Anne Hutchinson
C. Thomas Hooker
D. Christopher Columbus
C. Thomas Hooker
What is the reason the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was written to serve all people in the community?
Extended voting rights beyond church members.
What is the initial reason for Columbus and other European explorers traveling to the Western Hemisphere?
Find a faster route to Asia (India).
What was expressed when New England communities met to discuss issues and manage their affairs?
A. Religious toleration
B. Limited self- government
C. Respect for the rights of American Indians
D. support for the Bill of Rights
B. Limited self- government
Why did England colonize the Americas?
To gain commercial profit and escape religious persecution
What is the reason for writing the Mayflower Compact in 1620 by Pilgrims?
A. Tradition of Self-government.
B. Get more land.
C. Please the King of England.
D. Start a plan for military action.
A. Tradition of Self-government.
What do the Puritans, Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams all have in common?
A. Started a revolution against the King
B. Established a school for children in community.
C. Established the principle of religious freedom.
D. Created a national system of checks and balances.
C. Established the principle of religious freedom.
What is a religious reason for colonization of North America?
Europeans (mostly the Spanish) wished to spread Christianity to Indians/Native Americans.
Which is an example of representative government?
A Some Protestants were used to electing members
B Puritan ministers controlled the government
C The colony of New York welcomed all people
D Most colonists in Virginia belonged to the Church
A Some Protestants were used to electing members
Which of the following colonies where NOT established for religion reasons?
A. Plymouth (Massachusetts)
B. Jamestown
C. Georgia
D. Pennsylvania
E. Maryland
B. Jamestown
C. Georgia
What is the reason American colonists established their own representative institutions?
A. To become a powerful nation
B. Distance from Great Britain and to structure laws.
C. To establish a government similar to Great Britain's.
D. Have a school for their children.
B. Distance from Great Britain and to structure laws.
What is the sequence of these events?
1.Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts
2.English colony established at Jamestown 1607
3.France settles in Canada and Great Lakes area.
4.Spain explores the New World.
A 1-2-3-4
B 4-2-1-3
C 1-4-3-2
D 4-3-2-1
D 4-3-2-1
Which European power established posts along the St.Lawerence and the Great Lakes (in Canada)?
A England
B France
C Holland
D Spain
B France
Which document does this date apply - 1620?
A. Magna Carta
B. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
C. Mayflower Compact
D. English Bill of Rights
C. Mayflower Compact
What is the name of the colony founded by Roger Williams?
A. New York
B. Georgia
C. Florida
D. Rhode Island
D. Rhode Island