Colonization/Exploration

Colonization/Exploration

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did England, France, and Spain want to establish colonies in the New World?

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to strengthen their economy through mercantilism

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The ___________ colony was in search for religious freedom

Back

Plymouth

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Plymouth colony was settled in

Back

Massachusetts

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Jamestown colony was settled in

Back

Virginia

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the reason the Europeans first started to explore?

Back

To look for new waterways, spices, and new land.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define Mayflower Compact

Back

First social contract written in the colonies; established self-government

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

set of rules for self-governance established by the Pilgrims and other English settlers who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower

Back

Mayflower Compact

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