Unit 1--Exploration and Colonization Flashcards
What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
1492
True or False: The first permanent English settlement in America was Jamestown.
True
Fill in the blank: The Pilgrims settled in __________ in 1620.
Plymouth
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Religious freedom
Who was the leader of the Jamestown settlement?
John Smith
What crop became the primary cash crop of Virginia?
Tobacco
Multiple Choice: Which of the following colonies was founded for religious freedom? A) Virginia B) Maryland C) Georgia D) South Carolina
B) Maryland
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris (1763)
True or False: The Spanish were the first Europeans to establish colonies in the Americas.
True
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions in California?
To spread Christianity and convert Native Americans
Fill in the blank: The __________ were the first European settlers in New York.
Dutch
Who founded Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers?
William Penn
Multiple Choice: Which colony was known for its tolerance of different religions? A) Massachusetts B) Rhode Island C) New Hampshire D) Virginia
B) Rhode Island
What was the main economic activity in the New England colonies?
Fishing and shipbuilding
True or False: The Mayflower Compact was an early form of self-government.
True
What was the significance of the House of Burgesses?
It was the first legislative assembly in America.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a period of religious revival in the colonies during the 1730s and 1740s.
Great Awakening
What were the Navigation Acts?
Laws that restricted colonial trade to England.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a reason for the founding of Georgia? A) Debtors’ refuge B) Gold mining C) Religious freedom D) Fur trading
A) Debtors’ refuge
Who were the primary participants in the triangular trade?
Europeans, Africans, and Americans
True or False: The Intolerable Acts were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party.
True
What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To respond to British policies and organize colonial resistance.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of conflicts between Native Americans and English settlers in New England.
Pequot War
What was the main reason for the establishment of the Virginia colony?
Economic profit
Multiple Choice: Which colony was known for its cash crops, particularly rice and indigo? A) Massachusetts B) New Jersey C) South Carolina D) Delaware
C) South Carolina
What was the significance of the Salem Witch Trials?
They reflected the social tensions and religious extremism of the time.
