On Board | Colonies | Empire | North America | Colony |
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legal contract that attempted the first self government in the English colonies.
What is the significance of the Mayflower compact?
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peaceful
How was the relationship between the Native Americans and Pilgrims?
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Compete with colonial Empires of France and Spain
The reason for England to colonize in North America was to
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the government leaders were also the church leaders
The government and religion were linked in New England because
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Middle Colonies
Delaware New York New Jersey Pennsylvania are
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an idea that introduced a democratic representative government in the colonies
What is the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
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It contained fur bearing animals.
Why did the Great Lake region became valuable to the French?
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Spain France England
ALL of the following countries colonize in North America
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it determined the economy of the colony
The geography affects the colonies development because
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first permanent English Colony established in 1607
Significance of Jamestown
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a staple crop is a a crop that is always needed and example is oat wheat and barley.
What is a staple crop and give me an example.
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Massachusetts Rhode Island and Pennsylvania
All of the following Colonies were founded for Religious reasons
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laid the foundation for the growth of representative government in the colonies.
One reason for the importance of the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was that they
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New England Colonies
In which colonial region did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil and a short growing season most influence the economy
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Middle Colonies
Moderate Growing season
Large farms Grain (food) crops |
the colonists wanted to thank God for their harvest of crops
What is the reason for celebrating the First Thanksgiving?
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to build an ideal Christian community
What was John Winthrops primary goal for establishing the Massachusetts Bay colony?
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because they struggled to build their settlement
Why did the pilgrims want the Mayflower to stay with them?
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transportation by water of goods and crop irrigation was easier.
Colonial farmers settled near ocean or coastal waterways because
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Massashusetts Bay
first established in 1630
settled to escape religious oppression Emphasized rule according to God |
economic political and religious
What were the reasons for the Great Migration?
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because of Religious persecution in England and the desire to practice their religion freely.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England and come to America?
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Virginia House of Burgesses
Mayflower Compact Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
All of the following dealt with colonial government
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members were elected by colonists
it represented colonists in Virginias plantations and towns. it was the first assembly that met in 1619 at Jamestown.
All of the following identify the Virginia House of Burgesses
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lack of food and shelter
conflict with Powhatan Indians lack of organization
What were some challenges Jamestown settlers faced
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