Quarter 1, Unit 1, Colonies

Why did England establish Virginia?

• To gain wealth in the economic system known as mercantilism.

• Give settlers religious freedom.

• Provide a path for debtors to repay their loans.

• Inspire Bluegrass music.

John ______'s marriage to Pocahontas was important because it brought peace to Jamestown (for a while).

• Smith

• Ross

• Cena

• Rolfe

Pilgrims were a group of Puritan Separatists who left England in the 1600s for...

• Wandering tendencies.

• Desire for riches in the New World.

• Religious Freedom.

• A prophecy made by the oracle of Delphi.

Once it was clear that Pilgrims would not be under Virginia law they created...

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Massachusetts Charter

• The Articles of Confederation

Who did George Washington fight for in the French and Indian War?

• The French.

• The Indians.

• The English.

• The Americans

Which cultural region had the highest number of slaves?

• New England

• The Middle Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

• The Midwest Colonies

Which conflict led to England controlling all of North America east of the Mississippi River?

• The Spanish Armada

• Bacon's Rebellion

• King Philip's War

• The French & Indian War

What new idea did Quakers believe that led Pennsylvania to be more diverse than other Colonies?

• Blank Slate Theory.

• All people are equal in the eyes of God.

• Separate government power to create laws & to enforce laws.

• Government is a social contract to benefit the community.

What motivated Puritan Pilgrims to move to America?

• Political and religious conflicts in the 1600s in England.

• A Joint Stock Company that aimed to produce cash crops.

• Desire to join the Virginia Colony.

• Opportunity to pay off their debts to Lord Baltimore.

Why was Bacon's Rebellion historically significant?

• Queen Elizabeth supported the rebels and overthrew Spain.

• Virginia switched from indentured servants to slave labor.

• Massachusetts was forced to tolerate other religions.

• It broke the peace between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.