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What was the main motivation for European exploration of the New World?

  • To expand the empire of the mother country (correct)
  • To find new trade routes to Asia
  • To establish religious freedom
  • To escape political persecution
  • Which colony was founded first in the New World?

  • Middle Colonies
  • Southern Colonies
  • Plymouth
  • Virginia (correct)
  • What was the primary economic activity in the Southern Colonies?

  • Trade
  • Plantations & slave labor (correct)
  • Fishing
  • Shipbuilding
  • Which region of the New World faced challenges due to extremely cold weather and poor land?

    <p>New England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common challenge faced by early settlements in the New World?

    <p>Disease outbreaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept can be summarized as 'YOU EXIST TO MAKE ME RICH'?

    <p>Mercantilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of colonial governments in America?

    <p>To expand democracy through self and representative government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded Connecticut with the intention of establishing self-government?

    <p>Thomas Hooker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document emphasized majority rule and self-government among the Pilgrims?

    <p>Mayflower Compact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key concept did Charles de Montesquieu contribute to governmental theory?

    <p>Three branches of government and separation of powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to Britain imposing taxes on the American colonies?

    <p>The French &amp; Indian War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did colonists do in protest against various taxing policies imposed by Britain?

    <p>Boycotted British goods and refused to pay taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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