Unit Test: Exploration and Colonization

Which characteristics describe the reasons for European exploration? Choose THREE correct answers.

Articles, Lawes, and Orders for the Colony ....

First since we owe our highest and supreme duty, our greatest, and all our allegiance to him, King James 1:

Article 1.6 - Everie man and woman duly twice a day upon the first Towling of the Bell shall upon the working daises repaire unto the Church, to dear divine Service

Article 1.8 - He that upon pretended mailice, shall murder or take away the life of any man, shall bee punished with death.

- Laws Divine, Moral, and Martial for the Colony of Virginia, 1610-1611

Which of the following reasons BEST concludes why the colonists would have written articles similar to those found in the text above?

Determine which description corresponds to the correct institution or document from the colonial era.

Select the correct answer in each row.

"The Slavery which now largely (exists) in the American Colonies, is another mighty evil...yet in the generality it sprang from an unwarrantable desire of gain, for amassing wealth, and in the pride of their heart of the mother country..."

- John Wesley, 1774, Thought upon Slavery

Which of the following colonial group would have agreed with the excerpt above?

The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to -

Using the map, what conclusion can be drawn as to why the trading system was established?

Determine which part of the excerpt explains why the French wanted to develop successful trade relations with Native Americans.

"Solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one another, covenant and combine ourselves into a civil body of politic...to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws...as shall be fitting for the general Good of the Colony."

- Mayflower Compact, 1620

The colonial document referenced above was significant in establishing the principle of -

After the difficult start, England finally established successful colonies in North America. What physical commonality did the first three settlements have?

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on harvesting rice, indigo and tobacco?

How did the geography and climate of the Southern colonies lead to the development of the plantation system? Explain your answer.

The Spanish were motivated to colonize in the New World because they wanted to -

What physical characteristic do the identified areas have in common?

Which of the following describes the connection to all the events listed above?

How did the Virginia House of Burgesses impact the growth of representative government?

American colonists felt it necessary to establish their own representative institutions due to-

"The said freemen shall yearly choose members to serve in a general assembly as their representatives..."

-William Penn, 1682

Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?

Which excerpt best expresses a political reason for coming to the New World?

Which of the following describes the New England colonies economy?

Select TWO correct answers.

Americans today are guaranteed freedom of religion under the First Amendment. Which of the following events originally paved the way for this freedom?

"O sinner! Consider the fearful danger you are in... The wrath of Almighty God is now undoubtedly hanging over a great part of this congregation...How can you rest one moment in such a condition?"

During which event would this message have been communicated?

Which statement explains the changes shown in this table?

"These colonies were particularly well suited for small farms, and soon became known as the "Bread Basket." It was here that wheat, oats, barley, and rye were often grown. The fertile soil of the area even permitted a large amount of grain to be exported."

The quote above represents which colonial region?