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What was the primary motivation for English settlers coming to America, according to the text?
What was the primary motivation for English settlers coming to America, according to the text?
- To establish a godly kingdom on earth
- To escape religious persecution in England (correct)
- To find new trading opportunities with Native Americans
- To seek adventure and explore new lands
Who took charge of the Jamestown Colony and significantly improved its condition?
Who took charge of the Jamestown Colony and significantly improved its condition?
- John Winthrop
- John Smith (correct)
- John Cabot
- John Rolfe
What was one consequence of the headright system introduced in Virginia in 1616?
What was one consequence of the headright system introduced in Virginia in 1616?
- Increased conflict with Native Americans
- An improvement in tobacco exports (correct)
- The introduction of enslaved labor
- A decrease in the number of English settlers
What was the fate of many indentured servants brought from England to work in the colonies?
What was the fate of many indentured servants brought from England to work in the colonies?
What significant event happened on December 11, 1620, according to the text?
What significant event happened on December 11, 1620, according to the text?
What was a key difference between the settlers in Jamestown and those in Plymouth Colony?
What was a key difference between the settlers in Jamestown and those in Plymouth Colony?
What was the main motivation for the settlers in New England compared to those in the Chesapeake region?
What was the main motivation for the settlers in New England compared to those in the Chesapeake region?
What was the significance of the first African slaves brought to Jamestown in 1619?
What was the significance of the first African slaves brought to Jamestown in 1619?
What was the impact of slavery on the Southern colonies compared to the Northern colonies?
What was the impact of slavery on the Southern colonies compared to the Northern colonies?
What was the result of the English 'intolerable' measures against the colonies?
What was the result of the English 'intolerable' measures against the colonies?
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the main difference in the ratio of men to women between New England and Chesapeake?
What was the main difference in the ratio of men to women between New England and Chesapeake?
