Checkpoint #1 Review

Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Which pair of actions, best completes this graphic?

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• F

• G

• H

• J

Which of the following reasons below explain why Africans came to the United States?

• they were set free

• they were kidnapped and sold into permanent slavery

• they were given a job to make money

• they bought land and grew crops

Why did European colonists choose to use Africans to provide labor in the plantation system? (2 answers)

• Africans were immune to most European diseases

• Africans had allies in the Americas to aid in escape or rebellion

• Africans provided a permanent source of cheap labor

What was a major reason for the exploration of the Americas by Europeans?

• European leaders wanted to expand their economic and political power.

• European leaders wanted a place to send their criminal populations.

• European leaders wanted to learn more about American Indian cultural groups.

• European leaders wanted to find new sources of labor for farming in Europe.

The discovery of gold, silver and oil in America caused _______________to occur.

• exploration and colonization of the colonies in America

• religious persecution and building a country’s fame.

• empires will fight for land

• the search for shorter shipping routes and governmental power struggles.

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America:

• To reduce overpopulation in Europe

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• To profit from trading in furs and other goods

• To recreate joint ventures with other European powers

The colonies listed above were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of ________.

• Freedom from debt

• Religious freedom

• Economic freedom

• Freedom of speech

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments

• It weakens the influence of religion in government

• It established a form of self- government based on social contract

• It guarantees liberties for colonists through local government