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Which group of people wrote and signed the Mayflower Compact?
Which group of people wrote and signed the Mayflower Compact?
- English
- Pilgrims (correct)
- Dutch
- French
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
- To establish a representative government (correct)
- To trade fur
- To spread Christianity
- To find gold
What was the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
What was the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
- It established trade routes
- It fought in the American Revolution
- It was the first representative government in America (correct)
- It was a religious group
What was the main cause of the Great Awakening?
What was the main cause of the Great Awakening?
Which region had widespread public schools?
Which region had widespread public schools?
Which of the following was the main reason for the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
Which of the following was the main reason for the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the main cause of the Great Awakening?
What was the main cause of the Great Awakening?
Which region in the colonies had a significant emphasis on shipbuilding industry?
Which region in the colonies had a significant emphasis on shipbuilding industry?
What was the main economic activity in the South during this time?
What was the main economic activity in the South during this time?
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Mayflower Compact
- Written and signed by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620.
- Aimed to establish a self-governing colony based on majority rule and accountability to its members.
Virginia House of Burgesses
- The first legislative assembly in the American colonies, established in 1619.
- Significance lies in its role as the first representative government, promoting self-governance.
Great Awakening
- A religious revival movement in the 18th century.
- Main cause was growing dissatisfaction with established churches and a desire for more personal and emotional religious experiences.
Education and Public Schools
- New England colonies had widespread public schools aimed at promoting literacy and religious instruction.
Shipbuilding Industry
- The New England colonies had a significant emphasis on shipbuilding due to abundant timber resources and access to the ocean for trade.
Economic Activities in the South
- The primary economic activity in the South consisted of plantation agriculture, heavily reliant on cash crops such as tobacco and later cotton.
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