Crops that are grown to be sold for profit

Why did most people come to the New England colonies?

They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.

Which document extended voting rights to non-church members? Options: Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, Virginia House of Burgesses, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Which statement explains the significance of the House of Burgesses?

the assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures

*Distance from Great Britain *Mayflower Compact *Town hall meetings The factors listed above contributed most to the

growth of representative government in the British colonies

What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

it provided the basis for a self-governing colony

The Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are most closely associated with

steps toward colonial self-government

What is the House of Burgesses?

The first legislative assembly of elected representatives in the American colonies.

_______________________ was the first written colonial constitution.

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

In the Colonial Era, developments such as the New England town meetings and the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses represented

steps in the growth of representative democracy

Mercantilism is when a country builds its wealth by this system: The colonies are only allowed to trade with the mother country.

The colonies are only allowed to trade with the mother country

Who were the Puritans?

Religious Separatists, Pilgrims, Believed in religious freedom from the church of England.

Who were the Quakers?

Founded Pennsylvania, Religious group that had self-government, Value all people.

What is Mercantilism?

An economic system based on making the "mother" country richer and more powerful

What is the correct order of events for the following important moments in US History? Jamestown, Virginia house of Burgesses, Mayflower compact, Fundamental orders of Connecticut

Jamestown, Virginia house of Burgesses, Mayflower compact, Fundamental orders of Connecticut

The Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were important in the development of democracy because they --

focused on the importance of self-government.

Colonial Regions Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which region of colonies' economy was built around trade and fishing? Options: New England, Middle, Southern

Back

New England

2.

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Which colony was populated by Quakers? Options: New York, New Netherlands, Maryland, Pennsylvania

Back

Pennsylvania

3.

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Which region of colonies' economy consisted of Plantation Agricultural? Options: New England, Middle, Southern

Back

Southern

4.

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What two colonies were both founded by individuals kicked out of Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Back

Rhode Island and Connecticut

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which colony was originally colonized as a safe haven for Catholics?

Back

Maryland

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The population of Georgia was made up primarily of....

Back

Debtors

7.

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Front

This colony was founded to protect the 13 colonies from Spanish Florida...

Back

Georgia

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