Unit 1 ~ Exploration & Colonization

Question 1

Reasons For Colonization ?

Answer 1

Three G’s (Gold, God, Glory)

Question 2

House Of Burgesses Impact ?

Answer 2

1st Representative Government Which Influences The Government Today

Question 3

Foundational Orders Of Connecticut Impact ?

Answer 3

First Constitution Of The New World & Paved The Way For Future Constitutions

Question 4

Countries That Participated In The New World Colonization ?

Answer 4

Britain/England, Spain, France

Question 5

The 3 Regions

Answer 5

New England, Middle, & Southern Colonies

Question 6

Southern Region Conditions ?

Answer 6

Economy ~ Large Plantations With Cash Crops
(Tobacco, Rice, Indigo)
Labor ~ Slavery Was Used Heavily For Plantation Work
Government ~ House Of Burgesses ( First
Representative Gov. In The U.S.
Climate ~ Hot & Long Growing Seasons

Question 7

New England Region Conditions ?

Answer 7

Economy ~ Shipping, Fishing, Timber, & Trade
Religion ~ Puritans Wanted Religious Freedom But
Were Strict
Government ~ Town Meeting & Self Government
Climate ~ Cold Winters, Rocky Soil, Not Suitable For Farming

Question 8

Mayflower Compact

Answer 8

1st Self Government

Question 9

Middle Colonies Conditions ?

Answer 9

Economy ~ Grew Wheat, Oats, & Barley
Diversity ~ Dutch, Germans, English, & Quakers
Government ~ More Religious Tolerance & Freedom
Climate ~ Milder Than New England & Good For Farming