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Colonial Era Study Guide
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1
In the 1630s, Thomas Hooker and Roger Williams disagreed with the leaders of Massachusetts. They decided to ___________.
leave and establish new colonies
start a rebellion to overthrow the leaders
do nothing
leave a declare war against Massachusetts
2
What did slavery do for the southern colonies?
Develop labor unions
Increase military enlistment
Increased profits for slave owners
Construct railroads
3
What was the climate in the Middle Colonies?
very hot summers
rich, fertile land
cold, cold winters
mild winters
4
Why did The Virginia Company authorize a general assembly in Virginia?
so the colonists could form a military
so the colonists could create plantations
so the colonists could self-govern
so the colonists could establish trade with other countries
5
Virginia was founded to __(1)__, and Massachusetts Bay was founded to ___(2)___.
(1) gain religious freedom (2)provide miltary defense
(1)increase business profits (2)provide a place for criminals
(1) increase business profits (2) escape religious prosecution
(1) provide military defense (2)help benebfit the poor
6
In the colony of Massachusetts, the economy was primarily based on _______________________.
plantations and cash crops
shipbuilding and fishing
trade, and wheat and corn
military bases
7
Which of the following was the primary reason for French exploration?
Establish slave trade
Increase fur trade
Spread religion
Find gold
8
Which group of people settled in this region? (Early map of New England region)
Puritans and Pilgrims
Explorers and Conquistadors
Quakers and Protestants
Merchants and Shopkeepers
9
What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?
Spread Christianity to Africa
find new sources of cheap labor
Find new trade routes
form military alliances
10
The Mayflower Compact was the first legislative body in Massachusetts.
False
True
11
Natural harbors provided access to markets, which influenced the early economic development of New York and Charleston.
True
False
