Test 1 - Q3

Question 1

Name the three reasons why people fled to the colonies.

Answer 1

1. Religious intolerance
2. Economic gain
3. Political/social security

Question 2

Explain the difference between English conditions and colonial conditions of religious intolerance.

Answer 2

English: religious strife in England
Colonial: religious freedom

Question 3

Explain the difference between English conditions and colonial conditions of economic gain.

Answer 3

English: economic growth couldn’t keep up with population growth
Colonial: acquiring land meant economic freedom

Question 4

Explain the difference between English conditions and colonial conditions of political/social security.

Answer 4

English: political turmoil, poverty, enclosure movement
Colonial: indentured servants