Unit 2 Test: The American Colonies 1607-1776

Front

The main goal of the Virginia Company in 1606 as they left for Jamestown was to

Back

settle and “civilize” America for the English, prevent Spanish advancements in the New World, and replicate the Spanish in finding gold, and form a joint stock company to make money.

Front

Jamestown Island’s geography made it a favorable location for English settlers because -

Back

Its location on the Atlantic beaches provided settlers with fishing and trade opportunities.

Front

Indentured servant

Back

A slave for 7 years based on contract

Front

What crop became an important source of income for the settlers at Jamestown?

Back

Tobacco

Front

The House of Burgesses was the first -

Back

Colonial representative government in America.

Front

What aspect of New England geography made farming a challenge for the Pilgrim settlers?

Back

Short growing season. Rocky soil and cold winters.

Front

Roger Williams

Back

Started Rhode Island, and was banished for believing every Puritan had Liberty of Conscience

Front

What was a unique feature of the Province of Maryland?

Back

It was promoted as a refuge for English Catholics.

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about the Province of Georgia?

• It was located along the Atlantic Ocean.
• It was created as a buffer between the British and Spanish Florida.
• It was the 3rd colony after Massachusetts.
• It was used as a debtor’s colony.

Back

It was the 3rd colony after Massachusetts.

Front

What was the “Headright System?”

Back

50 acres were given to Jamestown aristocrats for every indentured servant they brought from England