Exploration and Colonization STAAR Review

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Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

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4

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Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

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Which state is known for being the first to recognize the importance of religious freedom? Options: Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia

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Maryland

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What is defined as freedom from religious constraints?

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Religious freedom

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
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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

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To profit from trading in furs and other goods

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To freely practice their religion.

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Catholics immigrated to the Maryland colony in the seventeenth century primarily to -

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Escape persecution

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To expand empires

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In the 1630’s, Thomas Hooker and Roger Williams disagreed with the religious leaders of Massachusetts. These disagreements were resolved when Hooker and Williams -

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Left Massachusetts and established new colonies

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The establishment of the principle of religious freedom