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Who was John Smith, and how did he impact Jamestown?

• He was a carpenter who built the colony's first houses.

• He was a leader who enforced strict work rules and established trade with Native Americans.

• He was a missionary who converted Native Americans to Christianity.

• He was a blacksmith who introduced new tools to the colony.

Why was the Mayflower Compact important to the Pilgrims?

• It was the first agreement for self-government in the colonies.

• It allowed the Pilgrims to trade freely with other colonies.

• It granted the Pilgrims protection from Native American tribes.

• It was the first written constitution of the United States.

What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?

• He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

• He was the first president after the revolution ended.

• He was the commander of the Continental Army.

• He was a British spy during the war.

How did colonial governments influence the U.S. Constitution?

• They introduced the idea of representative government.

• They established the federal income tax system.

• They created the first Supreme Court.

• They developed the Electoral College.

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the Declaration of Independence?

• They introduced the concept of checks and balances.

• They emphasized natural rights such as life, liberty, and property.

• They proposed the idea of judicial review.

• They advocated for absolute monarchy.

What is mercantilism, and how did it affect the colonies?

• Mercantilism was a policy that promoted free trade between colonies and Britain.

• Mercantilism was the economic policy where colonies existed to benefit the mother country, leading to trade restrictions.

• Mercantilism allowed colonists to vote in British elections.

• Mercantilism encouraged colonies to become independent nations.

How did rivers affect colonial settlement patterns?

• Rivers provided protection from Native American attacks.

• Rivers were avoided due to frequent flooding.

• Rivers provided transportation, trade routes, and fresh water.

• Rivers prevented settlers from building farms.

If you have 3 bags with x apples in each, how many apples do you have?

• 3 apples

• x apples

• 3x apples

• x3 apples

What can we infer about the colonists' struggles from the harsh winter at Jamestown?

• The colonists were well-prepared for the winter.

• The colonists suffered greatly, facing starvation and hardship.

• The winter had little effect on the colonists' survival.

• The colonists were able to grow food throughout the winter.

What are some ways to actively listen during group discussions?

• Make eye contact, ask follow-up questions, and avoid interrupting others.

• Speak over others to make your point clear.

• Only pay attention when someone asks you a question.

• Keep talking until someone acknowledges your point.