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- Q1Why were the New England Colonies founded?they were seeking a home for their religious freedomto claim land for Englandto create a diverse and peaceful societyto make a profit in Jamestown30sSSUSH1
- Q2What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?to establish the rule of law in Virginiato establish self-government for the Pilgrims in New Englandto end Bacon's Rebellionto make an alliance between the Pilgrims and the Indians30sSSUSH2
- Q3What best explains why the House of Burgesses was significant?it created a court systemit began the tradition of establishing colonial legislatures in Americait organized colonial protests against British ruleit was the first written document to protect the rights of colonists30sSSUSH2
- Q4What made Jamestown, Virginia the first successful English colony?tobaccogoldtimberfurs30sSSUSH1
- Q5A laborer who agreed to work for a term of 4-7 years in exchange for passage to the colonies?Enslaved personSerfUndocumented laborerIndentured servant30sSSUSH1
- Q6What was the economic purpose of the COLONIES in the Trans Atlantic Trade?to enforce the Navigation Actsto manufacture goods for export to Africato export raw materials and natural resources to Englandto export gold supplies to England30sSSUSH1
- Q7What was the purpose of the “Middle Passage”?self-government in the English coloniesavoid conflict between Britain and Spainthe removal of Native American tribesRoute on which millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas30sSSUSH1
- Q8Why was mercantilism favored by England during the 1600s-1700s?it stopped the allowed the colonies to trade with France and Spainit increased England’s debtit increased England’s wealtht prevented England from importing natural resources30sSSUSH1
- Q9Which region had a diverse economy due to their ability to raise grain and ship materials from their natural ports?New England ColoniesSouthern ColoniesMid Atlantic Colonies30sSSUSH1
- Q10What statement describes the policy of salutary neglect during the Colonial period?Colonists were forced to pay high taxes.Colonies were not strictly governed by EnglandEngland forced colonies to merge.England ignored treaties with Native Americans.30sSSUSH1
- Q11How was the settlement of Virginia different from the settlement of Massachusetts?Virginia was settled primarily for economic reasons and Massachusetts was settled for religious reasons.Virginia was created as a haven for Native American to escape persecution from colonists.Massachusetts was created as a haven for Quakers from England.Massachusetts was settled for economic reasons and Virginia was settled for religious reasons.30sSSUSH1
- Q12Rocky soil, and a focus on shipbuilding was found inNew England ColoniesSouthern ColoniesMid Atlantic Colonies30sSSUSH1
- Q13Grain farming (known as "Bread basket") and natural harbors perfect for shipping.New England ColoniesMid Atlantic ColoniesSouthern Colonies30sSSUSH1
- Q14
Which statement best explains the First Great Awakening's influence?
it strengthened traditional institutions that favored the colonial elite
it created unity and encouraged colonists to challenge authority
It opened the American colonies to small religious groups for the first time
It led to a closer relationship between churches and colonial governments
30sSSUSH2 - Q15
What occurred after the French and Indian War?
Parliament taxed the colonies and restricted their liberties
food shortages, trade disruption, and economic decline
colonists protested against the policy of salutary neglect
lower taxes, less regulation, and free trade agreements
30sSSUSH3