A) They founded the colonies of New France and New Netherlands. B) They claimed land. C) They explored rivers in North America. D) They worked for France and Holland.
A) New England colonies B) Southern colonies C) Middle colonies D) Dutch colonies.
A) He was the first explorer to reach the mainland of North America. B) He was born in Italy. C) He sailed for England. D) He was an explorer.
A) William Bradford and Massasoit B) John Smith and John Rolfe C) Samoset and Squanto D) Chief Powhatan and Pocohontas
A) Ship building, fishing, and farming B) Fishing, trading, and gold C) Fur trading, fishing, and house building D) Fur trading, ship building, and fishing
A) They learned lessons from the hardships faced by early settlers and planned their settlement. B) They had Native American friends who had planted crops and built shelters for them before they arriv C) They decided to travel during the summer, so that they would arrive well before the harsh winter. D) They prayed a whole bunch.
A) The colony had a very diverse population of people from many different countries. B) Settlers made the town thrive. C) They farmed. D) The colony was on the Hudson River.
A) It was another example of self-government in the colonies. B) It was a piece of paper that members signed. C) It was a document written by settlers. D) It excluded women from participating.
A) public church B) private church C) public school D) private school
A) King James I B) The Virginia Company of London C) Sir Walter Raleigh D) John Smith
A) New France, New Netherlands, New England B) Middle, Southern, New Netherlands C) New France, Southern, Middle D) Southern, Middle, New England
A) Ship building B) Farming C) Fur trading D) Religious freedom
A) They wanted to create their own religion. B) They thought they were more important than other Puritan leaders. C) They caused problems for the Puritans. D) They disagreed with many of the Puritan beliefs.
A) They wanted to take over Spain. B) They wanted to be powerful. C) They wanted to find gold, and other natural resources. D) They wanted to explore.
A) The war between Spain and England prevented the settlers from receiving more supplies. B) All three of these answers C) Supplies ran out. D) Settlers faced a tough winter and were starving.
A) Boston; growth B) William Bradford; religious freedom C) John Smith; wealth and gold D) John Winthrop; religious freedom
A) Sir Walter Raleigh B) John Rolfe C) Frances Drake D) John Smith
A) Dutch colonies B) Middle colonies C) New England colonies D) Southern colonies
A) Rhode Island, complete religious freedom B) Massachusetts Bay Colony, Puritan faith C) Connecticut, complete religious and political freedom D) Delaware, good fishing
A) Dutch colonies B) Southern colonies C) New England colonies D) Middle colonies
A) To start their own settlement so they could worship as they pleased. B) To find their own place to live. C) To help the Virginia Company of London. D) To help William Bradford.
A) John Smith, wealth in farming B) John Winthrop, religious freedom C) Thomas Hooker, religious and political freedom D) William Bradford, religious freedom
A) England; New York. B) France; New France C) Spain; St. Augustine D) Italy; New Rome
A) Go fishing. B) Worship as they wanted. C) Live together in peace. D) Farm the rich soil.
A) King Charles II, South Carolina B) William Penn, Pennsylvania C) James Oglethorpe; Georgia D) Lord Baltimore, Maryland
A) Chief Powhatan wouldnt trade with the settlers. B) He was the obvious person for the job. C) Settlers were suffering from starvation and disease. D) Settlers were too busy looking for gold.
A) It established England as one of the worlds most powerful nations. B) England could keep on raiding Spanish ships for their gold and silver. C) England could now forget about building colonies in North America. D) England could now build a bigger and better fleet of ships.
A) Middle colonies B) New England colonies C) Southern colonies D) Dutch colonies.
A) It was established on July 30, 1619. B) It was the first law making group in the English colonies. It began the tradition of self-government C) It was in Virginia. D) It was a group of members chosen to represent each district.
A) It would make it easier for ships to sail from Europe to Asia. B) They wanted to create colonies. C) They wanted to become wealthy. D) They wanted to see the other side of North America.
A) Religious services and town meetings B) School and religious services C) Bible study and school meetings D) Town meetings and school |