Unit 1 and 2 Exploration and Colonization

Front

Which of the following best describes mercantilism as practiced by the British government in Colonial America? Options: Colonies provided raw materials and bought British goods to enrich the mother country., Colonies were allowed to trade freely with any nation., Colonies were independent and self-sufficient., Colonies only produced goods for their own use.

Back

Colonies provided raw materials and bought British goods to enrich the mother country.

Front

What was one major reason many settlers migrated to the American colonies?

Back

To seek religious freedom

Front

Which event marked the founding of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Back

The founding of Jamestown in 1607

Front

Explain how the First Great Awakening influenced the colonies.

Back

It encouraged new ideas and challenged traditional religion.

Front

Analyze the motivations for European exploration and colonization of the Americas. How did these motivations shape the development of the colonies?

Back

The desire for wealth, spreading Christianity, and gaining prestige led to competition and the building of empires.

Front

Which of the following was a reason for colonists to come to America for economic purposes?
Options:
To escape religious persecution,
To access land and farming opportunities,
To seek adventure and personal prestige,
To establish representative government

Back

To access land and farming opportunities

Front

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact in colonial America?

Back

It set up self-government and majority rule agreement.

Front

How did the period of salutary neglect affect the American colonies?

Back

It allowed colonies to develop self-rule with little interference.

Front

Explain how the transatlantic triangular trade impacted the colonies, Africa, and Europe.

Back

It connected the three regions by trading slaves, crops, and goods.

Front

Using your knowledge of colonial government, analyze how Enlightenment ideas influenced the development of representative government in the colonies.

Back

Enlightenment ideas promoted natural rights and social contracts, shaping representative assemblies.