Colonial America: Key Concepts and Events

The screencast explores the political and economic systems that shaped early American colonies. It addresses why settlers came to America, the role of colonies, early settlements, governance, and economic systems like mercantilism. The video concludes with a reminder about an upcoming quiz.

What is the main focus of the screencast on the colonies?

• The cultural impact of the colonies

• The political and economic systems in the colonies

• The technological advancements in the colonies

• The geographical expansion of the colonies

Which of the following was NOT a reason for settlers to come to America?

• To find gold and make money

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish a new monarchy

• To start a new life

What is a colony?

• A territory that is completely independent

• A group of people who leave their country to form a settlement governed by the parent country

• A settlement governed by its own laws

• A group of people who form a new country

Why were early European settlements located on coasts or rivers?

• To avoid conflicts with Native Americans

• To have easy access to water for agriculture

• To facilitate communication and trade

• To enjoy the scenic views

What was the primary purpose of the Jamestown colony?

• To establish a religious haven

• To create a new government

• To make money through trade and agriculture

• To explore new territories

What was the Virginia House of Burgesses?

• The first permanent settlement in America

• A religious group in the colonies

• The first representative government in America

• A trading company in Virginia

What was the main goal of the Puritans in establishing the Plymouth Bay Colony?

• To gain political power

• To establish trade routes

• To find gold

• To practice their religion freely

What is mercantilism?

• A system where colonies trade only with each other

• A system where colonies are completely independent

• A system where colonies provide raw materials to the mother country

• A system where colonies manufacture goods for the mother country

What was the triangle trade?

• A trade route between Europe, Asia, and Africa

• A trade system involving the exchange of goods between the colonies, England, and Africa

• A trade agreement between the colonies and Native Americans

• A trade route that connected the northern and southern colonies

What was one of the consequences of the triangle trade?

• The introduction of slavery based on race

• The end of mercantilism

• The discovery of new trade routes

• The establishment of new colonies