Which generalization best sums up the found of the English colonies?

They were founded by people with various goals, from money to Religion

Which describes an indentured servant?

John paid his debt to a farmer by working for him without pay

How did the government of New York differ from other colonies?

It was ruled by a British appointed governor

Why did people in the Colonies adapt to different ways of life?

The regions had different geographies and resources

Which best describes of environment of the New England Colonies?

harsh winters, and rocky, hilly land

Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?

It was a source of permanent labor

How did Roger William's colony differ from the Puritans Colony of Massachusetts?

All people of different religions were welcomed.

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1
Which generalization best sums up the found of the English colonies?
Founded by Puritans, Quakers, and Catholics looking for religious freedom
They were founded by people with various goals, from money to Religion
They were founded to provide a new start for poor people
Founded by the rich to make more money and get richer, richer, and richer!
2
James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by
English debtors
Religious separatists
Frogs, chickens, pigs, and ducks
Wealthy business people
3
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
The elected Assembly
The English Govenor
Church leaders
The King of England
4
Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique?
religious freedom
self government
tobacco plantations
general assemblies
5
Which describes an indentured servant?
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook
John paid his debt to a farmer by working for him without pay
Sam paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops
Cecilia made and sold candles
6
How did the government of New York differ from other colonies?
It was ruled by a British appointed governor
It was ruled by a religious leader
It was ruled by Congress
It was self governed
7
Why did people in the Colonies adapt to different ways of life?
People had different reasons for living there
People had specific skills settled in each area
The leaders decided who could be there
The regions had different geographies and resources
8
Which of these describes the Separatists?
They were all rich
All did the same jobs
They were all English Soldiers
Shared Religious Beliefs
9
Which of these colonies offered the most freedom for the people who lived there?
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Virgina
Georgia
10
Which of these colonies was the most motivated by making a profit?
Connecticul
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
11
The actions and beliefs of Quakers of Pennsylvania predicted which of these events?
The French and Indian War
the American Revolution
The Mayflower journey
The failure of Roanoke
12
What did the New England colonies have in common?
They were self governing
They were settled by Puritans
They provided Religious Freedom
They provided financial security
13
Which best describes of environment of the New England Colonies?
broad coastal plains, and fertile soil
harsh winters, and rocky, hilly land
long hot summers, and mild winters
broad rivers, swamps, and wetlands
14
Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?
Africans were willing to work and be slaves.
It was a source of permanent labor
Africa was closer than Europe
It was the law
15
How did Roger William's colony differ from the Puritans Colony of Massachusetts?
Indians were enemies
All people of different religions were welcomed.
Enslaved people became free
Only certain people of certain religions could vote
16
Which document is most similar to the Mayflower Compact?
The Emancipation of Proclamation
The Constitution
The Bible
The Gettysburg Address

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