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Colonization and Early Government
Colonization and Early Government
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A basic overview of early colonial settlements and governments
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What did the Mayflower Compact establish for the Pilgrims?
A Constitution
Self-government
Communication with the King
A representative assembly
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Why did colonies begin establishing their own government systems?
To start wars with other colonies
To establish order and create legislation
To create a system where the rich controlled the people
To rebel against the King
3
Consent of the governed means...
Permission from the people
Permission to rule people
Permission to start a government
Permission from the government
4
Which colony and reason for settlement best match with William Penn?
Georgia/Refuge for Debtors
Pennsylvania/Safe haven for Quakers
Maryland/Refuge for Catholics
Jamestown/In search of gold
5
Which of the following best represents Montesquieu's beliefs?
All mankind should be treated equally
White, land-owning males should hold political power
Government should run under the consent of the governed
Government should be separated into 3 branches
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Triangular or transatlantic trade thrived as a result of...
The need for slaves in Europe arose
The desire to begin cash crop agriculture in New England
The need for slaves on plantations in the South
The invention of the steam engine
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Which colony was established by the Pilgrims in 1620?
Plymouth
Jamestown
Georgia
Maryland
8
For which reason did the Pilgrims and Puritans come to the New World?
Political
Social
Environmental
Economic
9
Which of the following colonies is correctly matched with its reason for settlement?
Georgia/Social
Jamestown/Social
New Hampshire/Political
Plymouth/Economic
10
Which of the following was the first representative assembly in the New World?
Magna Carta
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Virginia House of Burgesses
Mayflower Compact
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What did John Smith establish to ensure the survival of the settlers at Jamestown?
A bartering system
Mercantilism
A house of burgesses
No work=no food
12
How did the First Great Awakening contribute to social and political change?
George Whitefield ran for political office
It made people think differently about personal freedoms
It brought religion and politics closer together
Jonathan Edwards led a group of protesters
13
Which colony was settled in 1607?
Maryland
Plymouth
Georgia
Jamestown
14
Which colonial region was known for warmer climates and fertile soil?
South
North
New England
Middle
15
Which colonial region would most like trade fur and build ships as economic activities?
North
Middle
South
New England
16
Subsistence farming is...
Working for a farmers' market
Growing food for just your family
Growing food for your local grocery store
Refusing to farm
17
Who benefited most under the concept of Mercantilism?
The colonists
African slave traders
The English/the King
Colonial governors
18
Which region was nicknamed the "bread basket" due to wheat and grain cash crops?
South
Middle
New England
North
19
Which of the following best represents John Locke's beliefs?
White, land-owning males should hold political power
Government should run under the consent of the governed
Government should be separated into 3 branches
All mankind should be treated equally
20
The colonists of Jamestown survived on growing what?
Wheat
Tobacco
Corn
Lumber
