Colonization Unit Test Review

Front

Based on John Smith's statement about the settlers in Jamestown, what generalization can be made about the colony's early years?

Back

All settlers were expected to contribute labor so the colony could develop.

Front

Which nation established one of the first permanent North American colonies in Jamestown, Virginia?

Back

England

Front

What was the main motivation behind the establishment of Jamestown and other southern colonies?

Back

economic gain

Front

In what way does the United States' system of democracy get its roots from the English colony at Plymouth?

Back

The Mayflower Compact established the idea that the people from the government.

Front

Which historic document, signed in 1620, laid the foundation for creating a government by the people and for the people in the British colonies?

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Mayflower Compact

Front

This statement could have been made during the Colonial Era.
"The new society we are trying to create should be religiously pure, Christian, and God-fearing. It will be a model to others, like a 'city upon a hill.'"

Which colonial region is best represented by this statement? Options: northern colonies, middle colonies, southern colonies, western colonies

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northern colonies

Front

How does the colony of Jamestown compare to the Puritan colonies of New England?

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Both colonies faced conflicts with Native Americans over resources, which led to hunger and disease on both sides.

Front

What type of government is led by the church with the government leaders also being the church leaders?

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theocracy

Front

Why was Rhode Island established?

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freedom of religion

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Navigation Acts

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The specific laws passed by England to control the trade