Exploring and Colonizing America

Why was Jamestown settled?

• For religion

• For gold

• For fun

• Because the king wanted it to be

Which of the following is NOT reason Europeans explored the Americas?

• to find new colonies

• glory

• gold

• religious freedom

Why did the French and Dutch establish colonies North America?

• gold

• they wanted new land

• they wanted to sell furs

• they felt like it

Why did Roger Williams start a new settlement?

• for religious freedom

• for glory

• for gold

What was the name of the colony founded by William Penn?

• Washington D.C.

• Massachusetts

• Plymouth

• Pennsylvania

Why did most of the English settlers come to New England?

• for gold

• for friendship

• for religious freedom

• for glory

How did the Thirteen Colonies begin?

• with a charter, or written grant, from the king

• with a charter, or written grant, from the queen

• with a charter, or written grant, from the princess

• with a charter, or written grant, from the prince

The name of the governing document signed by the male pilgrims on the ship is known as the-

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

Who holds the power in a monarchy government system?

• the people

• the dictator

• the king/queen

Who holds the power in a democracy government system?

• the people

• the dictator

• the king/queen