2.2 The New England Colonies
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- Q1
Which of the following best describes the geography of the New England Colonies?
Vast deserts and dry climate
Mountainous terrain and dense forests
Flat plains and grasslands
Coastal areas with many harbors
120s113.20.10.B - Q2
Which of the following colonies was founded primarily for religious toleration
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Bay
Connecticut
Rhode Island
30s113.20.2.B - Q3
Which of the following best describes the economy of the New England Colonies?
Mining and manufacturing-based economy
Slavery-based economy with large tobacco plantations
Fishing, shipbuilding, and trade-based economy
Agriculture-based economy with large plantations
120s113.20.12.A - Q4
How did the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut contribute to the development of democratic principles in the New England Colonies?
They abolished slavery in the colonies.
They guaranteed religious freedom for all colonists.
They established a system of representative government.
They created a social hierarchy based on wealth.
30s113.20.3.B - Q5
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the New England Colonies relied heavily on harbors?
The colonists wanted to establish trade routes with Europe.
The colonists relied on fishing and shipbuilding for their economy.
The colonists needed protection from Native American attacks.
The geography of the region provided natural deep-water harbors.
30s113.20.12.C - Q6
How did the difficult farming conditions in Colonial New England impact the economy?
It had no significant impact on the economy
It led to a booming agricultural industry
It resulted in a surplus of food
It forced people to rely more on trade and commerce
30s113.20.12.C - Q7
Thomas Hooker's contributions to the development of colonial America can be best described as:
Promoting democratic principles and the idea of limited government
Establishing the first public school in America
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Advocating for religious tolerance and freedom of worship
30s113.20.15.E - Q8
The Mayflower Compact was significant because it:
Outlined the religious beliefs of the Puritans.
Declared independence from England.
Provided guidelines for trade and commerce in the colonies.
Established a system of self-government for the Pilgrims.
30s113.20.3.B - Q9
Which of the following best describes the main reason why the Pilgrims and the Puritans came to America?
To find gold and other valuable resources
To expand the British Empire
To escape religious persecution
To escape the harsh winters of Europe
30s113.20.25.A