U3A Early Americas

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History, Social Studies
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
Options:
To reduce overpopulation in Europe,
To create communities founded on religious tolerance,
To profit from trading in furs and other goods,
To create joint ventures with other European powers
Back
To profit from trading in furs and other goods
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
Back
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of Government did the Mayflower Compact establish?
Back
self government
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Virginia House of Burgesses was...
Back
A form of representative government created in Jamestown to make laws.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these best describes the experience of the Jamestown colony? They were unprepared for the challenges they faced in the beginning. They found the area already colonized by the Spanish. They were immediately welcomed by the Native Americans and became allies. They immediately became rich.
Back
They were unprepared for the challenges they faced in the beginning.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Puritans settled in New England in order to achieve
Back
Religious freedom
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The New England Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________
Back
Religious Purposes
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