Unit 2 Test Flashcards
Which of these English colonies was located farthest to the south?
Georgia
Which factor contributed most to tensions between early English settlers in New England and Native Americans?
the colonists’ increasing demand for land
The Virginia colony was the first to do which of the following?
establish a representative government
How did colonial New England differ from other regions in the colonies?
it developed a thriving ocean based economy
Image showing attack on Mystic Fort
Which was a result of the attack depicted in the image?
The murder of English colonist John Stone caused a rift within the Pequot nation
Which of the following is a physical feature of the Middle Colonies?
wide, navigable rivers
in which way did the Virginia and Maryland colonies differ the most?
the amount of freedoms granted by their government
Which factor most limited the productivity of farmers in colonial New England?
a short growing season
Which of these values was most important to William Penn?
religious tolerance
Which was the main source of conflict between English settlers and Native American tribes in the Southern Colonies?
ownership of farmland
Which crop would a Southern plantation most likely have grown?
rice
The Middle Colonies differed from the other English colonies because they
support religious diversity
“The inhabitants being free…make choice of twelve deputies or representatives from amongst themselves; who being chosen are to join with the said Governor and council for the making of such laws, ordinances, and constitution as shall be necessary for the present good and welfare of the said province.”
This is an example of?
democratic principles
In what way was democracy limited in colonial Pennsylvania?
the proprietor chose the governor
Why was slavery more common in the Southern colonies than other regions of North America?
the climate made it possible to grow valuable but labor intensive crops.
