Document outlined the colony’s geographic boundaries, specified how it would be governed

How did Roger Williams's colony of Providence differ from the Puritan colony of Massachusetts?

People of different religious beliefs were welcomed.

Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?

It provided a permanent source of labor

Why did William Penn want to establish a colony in the Americas?

Wanted to provide Quakers with safety

Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?

harsh winters and rocky, hilly land

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

It was ruled by a British appointed governor

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1
What is a charter?
Large boat that carried settlers from their home country to the new world.
Document outlined the colony’s geographic boundaries
specified how it would be governed
Document explaining who would have voting rights within the new colony.
2
What type of government was established in Massachusetts?
Democracy
Aristocracy
Democratic Republic
Theocracy
3
Which group was an important group that settled in the Middle Colonies?
The Separatists
The Shakers
The Quakers
The Puritans
4
The actions and beliefs of the Quakers of Pennsylvania predicted which of these events?
the failure of Roanoke
the French and Indian War
The American Revolution
the Mayflower's journey
5
How did Roger Williams's colony of Providence differ from the Puritan colony of Massachusetts?
American Indians were considered enemies.
People of different religious beliefs were welcomed.
Enslaved people were made free
Only religious men were allowed to vote.
6
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
the church leaders
the king of England
the English governor
the elected assembly
7
Which of these colonies was most motivated by profit?
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Virginia
8
Which of the following colonies was NOT part of the New England colonies?
New York
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
9
Which of these documents is most similar to the Mayflower Compact?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Bible
The Constitution
The Gettysburg Address
10
Which of these features made the southern colonies unique?
self-governing
general assemblies
religious freedom
tobacco plantations
11
Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?
Africa was closer than Europe
Africans were more willing to work
It was required by law
It provided a permanent source of labor
12
Why did William Penn want to establish a colony in the Americas?
He believed in religious equality
He believed in erasing people's debts
He wanted to create a non-religious colony
Wanted to provide Quakers with safety
13
Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?
broad coastal plains and fertile soil
long, hot summers and mild winters
broad rivers, swamps, and wetlands
harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
14
What did the New England colonies have in common?
They provided religious freedom.
They were self-governing
They provided financial security
They were settled by Puritans
15
James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by...
wealthy business people
religious separatists
English debtors
indentured servants
16
How did the government of New York differ from the other colonies?
It was ruled by a British appointed governor
It was led by a powerful general assembly
It was self-governed
It was ruled by religious leaders

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