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- 1. Multiple Choice
The role of colonies under the economic system of mercantilism was to --provide the "mother country" with raw materials.promote the economy of individual colonies.establish trade with foreign countries.establish trade with other colonies. - 2. Multiple Choice
Protestants that wanted to change or reform the Church of England; they wanted to "purify" the Church; many came to America
Puritans
Pilgrims
Colonists
Catholics
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIf a settler left Europe and headed for New York, which would they have to cross in order to get there?Appalachian mountainsThe Great LakesPacific OceanAtlantic Ocean
- 4. Multiple ChoiceCaptured Africans, travelling across the Atlantic to the New World, would travel in this section of the journey.The part crossing the Pacific.The "Middle Passage"The part from the New World to Europe.The part from England to Africa.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis was the western boundary for the 13 colonies.Lake ErieAppalachian MountainsPacific OceanAtlantic Ociean
- 6. Multiple ChoiceOne reason that the Mayflower Compact is considered important is ______________.It marked the beginning of political parties.It marked the beginning of a self government based on the will of the people.It established basic laws for all colonies to follow.It gave the colonists permission to collect taxes.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich economic activity did settlers in the New England colonies not participate?fishingshipbuildingagriculturetrading
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.Plymouth’s founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown’s foundersexpected to discover gold.Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown wasfounded for commercial profit.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the three G's that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?Gold, God, and GloryGifts, Gadgets, and GenerosityGratitude, Guidance, and GoodwillGoodness, Grace, and Growth
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat do you call a settlement far from the country that rules it?citycolonystateJamestown
- 11. Multiple Choiceunfair treatment of a person because of their beliefsSlaverybullyingpersecution
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a cash crop?Crops sold for profitA group of people who came to the New World in search of Religious FreedomPeople who make their own lawsPeople whose view differ from those held by most people in the community
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe trade route between the American colonies, Africa, and EuropeTriangular TradeThree Way TradeTriple TradeTrio of Trade
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich nation started colonies in the New World first?EnglandSpainthe NetherlandsFrance
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which country settled the Area in PURPLE?
France
England
Spain
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy were the Europeans looking for a sea route to Asia?Find cheaper way to get products from AsiaBecause it was easier and safer to travel on the seaNeither of the choices are correctBoth of the choices are correct
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe first permanent English settlement in North America wasWerowocomocoYorktownRichmondJamestown
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