Early colonization EXAM-converted

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Why did many of the men not want to work?

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They were rich and used to having servants do all of their work in England.

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The French motives to explore and colonize were

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Friends and Furs

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French colonist focused primary on fur trading.

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True

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The original colonists from England came to Jamestown in search for gold.

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True

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Primary Motives for European Exploration of the Americas include: To Increase Wealth, To Spread Christianity, and -

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To Expand Empires

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What were the main reasons Jamestown and Plymouth were established?

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge to get away from religious persecution, and Jamestown was founded for economic reasons.

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Which statement explains the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses, the first colonial assembly of elected representatives?

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The assembly served as a model for other future colonial legislatures.

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact? Options: It limited the power of the future colonial governments., It weakened the influence of religion in government., It established a form of self-government based on a social contract., It allowed for a proclamation of equality.
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local governments.

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It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.

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Plymouth was founded in _____.

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1620

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What is NOT a reason for exploration? Community, Religion, Economic, Political

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Community