English Colonization of North America

Why did some English settlers come to North America?

• To escape high taxes in England

• To practice their religion freely

• To avoid serving in the army

• To gain citizenship in France

What was one reason the English government supported the establishment of colonies?

• To escape the king’s control

• To compete with France and Spain for land and wealth

• To protect colonists from Native American attacks

• To create a new monarchy in the Americas

What economic policy did England follow in the late 1600s?

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

How did the colonies help England under mercantilism?

• By electing governors loyal to the king

• By providing raw materials for English industries

• By conquering Native American lands

• By building ships for the English navy only

Which colonies were part of New England?

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire

• Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

• Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut

Why was farming difficult in New England?

• Frequent droughts and poor rivers

• Dense forests and flooding

• Cold winters and rocky, hilly land

• Competition with plantations

Which group founded Pennsylvania seeking religious freedom?

• Puritans

• Quakers

• Catholics

• Pilgrims

What crops were especially important in the Southern Colonies?

• Wheat and corn

• Tobacco and rice

• Grapes and olives

• Potatoes and beans

What was a charter?

• A law written by the general assembly

• A document from the king giving permission to start a colony

• A tax paid by plantation owners

• A trade agreement with France

Who was usually allowed to vote in the colonies?

• All adult men and women

• All colonists over 18

• Free, white, landowning men

• Only governors and council members