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What was the main reason for the French to be in America?
What was the main reason for the French to be in America?
- To promote religious freedom
- To develop agricultural colonies
- To establish a new monarchy system
- To engage in the fur trade (correct)
Which colony did John Smith assist in founding?
Which colony did John Smith assist in founding?
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
- Virginia (correct)
What was the name of the first representative legislature in the colonies?
What was the name of the first representative legislature in the colonies?
- House of Burgesses (correct)
- Congress of Colonies
- Parliamentary Assembly
- House of Commons
What was the belief of the Puritans regarding religion?
What was the belief of the Puritans regarding religion?
After the Treaty of Easton, why were American Indian tribes upset?
After the Treaty of Easton, why were American Indian tribes upset?
Who granted charters to the colonists?
Who granted charters to the colonists?
Flashcards
Why did the French come to America?
Why did the French come to America?
The French came to America primarily to trade fur with Native American tribes.
Who helped found Virginia?
Who helped found Virginia?
John Smith was a key figure in the founding of the Virginia colony, helping it survive its early challenges.
What was the first representative legislature in the colonies?
What was the first representative legislature in the colonies?
The House of Burgesses was the first representative legislature in the American colonies, giving colonists a voice in governing.
What was the Puritans' view on religion and government?
What was the Puritans' view on religion and government?
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Why were Native American tribes upset after the Treaty of Easton?
Why were Native American tribes upset after the Treaty of Easton?
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Who granted charters to the colonists?
Who granted charters to the colonists?
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