What was the significance of the House of Burgesses?

It was the first legislature elected by the people.

The geography of the New England Colonies can be described as...

Rocky soil, very cold winters, forests and harbors

What are the geographic characteristics of the Southern colonies?

Hot summers and fertile soil-great for plantations/cash crops

What are the geographic characteristics of the Middle Colonies?

mild summers and fertile soil--good for planting crops.

This diagram describes events in colonial America that are related to-

The Establishment of the principle of religious freedom

How were the Middle Colonies and the Southern Colonies similar?

Both regions had fertile or rich soil for growing crops

Why did colonists settle near bodies of water?

For quick transportation of goods and people

Why did most people come to the New England colonies?

They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.

Describe the economic activities of the Middle Colonies

small farms (wheat, oats & gain) and lumber

Describe the economic activities of the Southern Colonies

large plantations (cotton, tobacco, indigo) used slave labor

American colonists began using African Slaves in large numbers because __

Cash crops were labor intensive to produce

Why were European countries exploring the world?

To find new shorter trade routes, make money, and spread Christianity

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Colonization Review 24-25

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1
Why was the Mayflower Compact important?
An agreement to stop fighting
An agreement to buy the Mayflower
First use of representative government
First self-governing agreement
2
What was the significance of the House of Burgesses?
It was the first court in the new world.
It was the first jail to contain over 300 prisoners
It was the first government in the new world.
It was the first legislature elected by the people.
3
The geography of the New England Colonies can be described as...
Cold winters, warm summers, plenty of land for wheat
Warm winters, lots of forests and rain
Rocky soil, very cold winters, forests and harbors
Fertile soil, hot summers, rice and indigo fields
4
What "Big 3" European Countries colonized the Americas?
Germany, Sweden, Switzerland
Portugal and the Netherlands
England, Spain, France
Belguim, Italy, Russia
5
What are the geographic characteristics of the Southern colonies?
Hot summers and fertile soil-great for plantations/cash crops
Rocky soil---Great for fishing
Geography doesn't matter
mild summers and fertile soil--good for planting food crops.
6
All are reasons for European colonization except:
Religious Freedom
Expanding empires by gaining more land
Economic Opportunities
Experiencing Hollywood
7
First successful English colony in North America (1607), established for economic ($) reasons
Uvalde
Jamestown
Plymouth
Charleston
8
What are the geographic characteristics of the Middle Colonies?
mild summers and fertile soil--good for planting crops.
Geography doesn't matter
Hot summers and fertile soil-great for plantations
Rocky soil and cold weather---Great for fishing
9
Name the year the colony was founded: Jamestown_____ and Plymouth______.
1603 and 1614
1620 and 1776
1607 and 1620
1861 and 1776
10
This diagram describes events in colonial America that are related to-
The Establishment of the principle of religious freedom
Formation of a government controlled by religious officials
The eventual adoption of the US Constitution
The creation of a national system of checks and balances
11
How were the Middle Colonies and the Southern Colonies similar?
Both regions had relied heavily upon slavery
Both regions had large plantations
Both regions were known for Quakers
Both regions had fertile or rich soil for growing crops
12
All of the following were economic activities of the New England colonies EXCEPT...
Lumber
Whaling
Farming
Shipbuilding
13
Why did colonists settle near bodies of water?
Scared of being attacked by Native Americans
Too lazy to move farther inland
Got lost and sat down to just cry it out
For quick transportation of goods and people
14
Why did most people come to the New England colonies?
They wanted to make money by working in factories.
They were looking for a more diverse place to live.
They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.
They were taken from their home countries and forced to work there as slave
15
Two reasons why Europeans moved to the Americas was
Freedom and Happiness
Food and Land
Religion and Wealth
Adventure and Fame
16
Describe the economic activities of the Middle Colonies
large plantations (cotton, tobacco, indigo) used slave labor
fishermen, sailors and merchants
small farms (wheat, oats & gain) and lumber
Soldiers who fought against Native American tribes
17
Colonized for religious freedom (1620), wrote first self-governing document (Mayflower Compact)
Uvalde
Jamestown
Plymouth
Charleston
18
Describe the economic activities of the Southern Colonies
Fishing, whaling, shipbuilding, lumber
sailors, fishermen, and merchants
small farms (oats, grain, and wheat) lumber and shipbuilding
large plantations (cotton, tobacco, indigo) used slave labor
19
American colonists began using African Slaves in large numbers because __
European immigration was too low to keep up with demand
Africans were more accustomed to agriculture than Natives
the papacy banned the use of indigenous peoples
Cash crops were labor intensive to produce
20
Why were European countries exploring the world?
To find better sources of gunpowder for their guns and cannons
To race to see which nation could first prove the earth was round.
To prove Popeye's made the best chicken sandwiches
To find new shorter trade routes, make money, and spread Christianity
21
What was the importance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
outlawed slavery in the state of Connecticut
First written constitution
first example of elected legislative assembly
First self-governing agreement

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