Reasons for Exploration
What was one reason the Spanish explored North America?
Gold, glory, and God
How did rivers influence settlement patterns in the colonies?
Rivers provided transportation and access to trade.
What was one major economic activity in the New England Colonies?
Fishing and shipbuilding.
What was the Mayflower Compact?
An agreement for self-governance by the Pilgrims.
Name one economic reason for English exploration.
Economic opportunities and resources.
Name a physical characteristic of the environment that affected population distribution.
Mountains, rivers, or fertile soil (varies by region).
How did the plantation system develop in the Southern Colonies?
Demand for labor-intensive cash crops like tobacco.
How did the Virginia House of Burgesses contribute to self-government?
First legislative assembly in the American colonies.
What motivated the French to explore North America?
Fur trade and alliances with Native Americans.
What were the primary geographic features of the Southern Colonies?
Fertile land for agriculture and long growing seasons.
What role did slavery play in the economy of the Southern Colonies?
Provided labor for plantations, impacting the economy.
Describe the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
Early framework for government in the colonies.
Identify one religious reason that drove European exploration.
Seeking religious freedom or to spread Christianity.
Describe how climate influenced the economy of the New England Colonies.
Harsh winters led to fishing, trade, and shipbuilding
Identify one impact of the transatlantic slave trade on the economy of the colonies.
Increased wealth for plantation owners and devastation of African communities.
What role did religion play in the growth of representative government?
Promoted ideas of self-governance and civic responsibility.
How did competition between European nations affect exploration?
Nations sought to expand their empires and gain wealth.
Explain how geography impacted the trade routes in colonial America.
Geography determined the locations of ports and trade centers.
Compare the economic activities of the Northern and Southern Colonies.
Northern Colonies focused on trade and manufacturing, while Southern Colonies relied on agriculture.
Who was John Locke and how did his ideas influence colonial self-government?
His ideas about natural rights influenced colonial leaders.