Colonial Formative - Will Waghorne | Laabri | Nneɛma a ɛma wotumi yɛ ade

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"Gold, God and Glory" are reasons for -

Colonization

Pilgrimage

Exploration

Slavery

identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America; and

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

To create joint ventures with other European powers

To profit from trading in furs and other goods

To create communities founded on religious tolerance

To reduce overpopulation in Europe

identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America; and

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List the different types of people you see in the picture.

identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America; and

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How many symbols do you see in the picture (at least 3), and what do they represent?

identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America; and

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Which 1620 document was signed by male members of the community to establish self-government for settlers at Plymouth?

explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, founding of Jamestown; 1620, arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower Compact; 1776, adoption of the Declaration of Independence; 1787, writing of the U.S. Constitution; 1803, Louisiana Purchase; and 1861-1865, Civil War.

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What economic policy is illustrated in the political cartoon above? Identify at least 3 symbols in the political cartoon and explain what they represent. From what point of view is the political cartoon, and do they agree or disagree with the policy? Explain.

analyze causes of the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, mercantilism, lack of representation in Parliament, and British economic policies following the French and Indian War;

compare political, economic, religious, and social reasons for the establishment of the 13 English colonies.

identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America; and

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Which of the following is an example of subsistence farming?

growing tobacco to sell to Great Britain

using slave labor for cotton

rotating crops in order to refresh the soil

growing enough food to feed your family

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The significance of Jamestown was that it was the - (select all that apply)

explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, founding of Jamestown; 1620, arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower Compact; 1776, adoption of the Declaration of Independence; 1787, writing of the U.S. Constitution; 1803, Louisiana Purchase; and 1861-1865, Civil War.

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What is the significance of William Penn in terms of self-government?

He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.

He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Burgesses.

He helped create the Mayflower Compact and establish the colony at Plymouth.

He established a colony that had religious freedom and equality for all.

He helped create the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut and establish the colony there.

describe how religion and virtue contributed to the growth of representative government in the American colonies.

explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period;

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Select the Geographic, Social, Political and Economic features of New England: (select all that apply)

subsistent farming and commercial farming on plantations

representative government, including Pennsylvania and New York General Assemblies

subsistent farming, trade, fishing, timber

people were from all over Europe and brought several denominations to the region

rocky, sandy soil w/ a short growing season

representative government; self-government, including Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of

Connecticut

rich soil w/ a long growing season

religious, hard-workers, many knew how to read

compare political, economic, religious, and social reasons for the establishment of the 13 English colonies.