Question 1

Identify the physical characteristics of the New England colonies:

Accepted Answer

Cold climate, rocky soil, natural harbors

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Cold climate, good soil, poor fishing

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Warm climate, good soil, poor fishing

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Warm climate, rocky soil, natural harbors

Question 2

Identify the primary economic activities of the New England colonies:

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Lumber, fishing, shipbuilding, small farms

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Large farms, fishing, furs

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Grain farms, lumber, tobacco plantations

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Fishing, lumber, plantations

Question 3

Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson founded Rhode Island based on the idea of religious toleration. Religious toleration is the idea that -

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people can disagree about their religious beliefs, but still treat each other with respect

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people should force their religion on someone else because theirs is obviously better

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people of the same religion should all live in the same country

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people of different religious beliefs must be fined or punished

Question 4

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was written by -

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Thomas Hooker

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Puritan Separatists

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Anne Hutchinson

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Roger Williams

Question 5

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

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Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

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Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials for trade, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.

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Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders of the charter company.

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