US History 1
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Why was the Massachusetts Bay colony established?
It was established for religious freedom, but mostly Puritans lived there.
Why was the Rhode Island colony established?
It was established for complete religious freedom.
Why was the Pennsylvania colony established?
A safe haven for Quakers and for religious freedom.
In which colonial region was slavery most prevalent?
Southern Colonies.
What was the reason for creating the Virginia House of Burgesses?
To establish a representative government.
What contributed to the rise of slavery in the colonies?
The growth of cash crops in the Southern Colonies.
What was the transatlantic slave trade?
Trade between the Americas and Africa.
Who benefited from mercantilism?
The mother country.
Which colonial region is known for its cold winters, short mild summers, and dense forests?
New England Colonies.
Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?
To develop democracy in the US.
What is the transatlantic slave trade?
The trade of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the significance of Plymouth?
Religious freedom.
What is the significance of Jamestown?
First successful colony.
What is a representative government?
A government ruled by representatives elected by citizens.
What is the Virginia House of Burgesses?
The first representative assembly in the colonies.
What is the definition of mercantilism?
A trade agreement between the mother country and colonies.
What is the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
The first written constitution in America.
How did colonists feel about mercantilism?
They did not like it because it cut down competition.
Why were the colonies able to create a representative government?
Because the King was in England and unable to govern them.
What is the main economic activity of the New England colonies?
Shipbuilding, fur trade, timber, and whaling.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
A social contract signed by the Pilgrims.
Who benefits the most from mercantilism?
European countries.
Why were the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut created?
To establish a representative government.
Which colony was founded as a safe place for Catholics?
Maryland.
Which colony was founded for economic reasons?
Virginia.