Colonial America: Key Concepts and Events

What defines a colony?

• A group of people who settle in a new place and work together for a common goal.

• A beach resort area known for its beautiful scenery.

What were the main motivations for European explorers to immigrate to North America?

• To discover new species of plants and animals.

• To establish trading posts, seek wealth, and practice religious freedom.

Besides growing crops like corn, beans, and squash, what were key economic activities in the New England colonies?

• Raising sheep for wool production.

• Lumbering, shipbuilding, and trapping animals for furs.

What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact, signed by the Pilgrims in 1620?

• To declare independence from the King of England.

• To establish a system of laws and rules for self-governance in the new colony.

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When was the Connecticut Colony recognized?

• 1780

• 1636

Who established the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

Which of the following was a significant economic activity in the Middle Colonies?

• Wheat farming

• Tobacco cultivation

What were the primary cash crops successfully grown in the Southern Colonies?

• Tobacco, rice, and cotton

• Fish and furs