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What was the main motivation for European exploration of the New World?
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?
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?
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?
Which region of the New World faced challenges due to extremely cold weather and poor land?
What was a common challenge faced by early settlements in the New World?
What was a common challenge faced by early settlements in the New World?
Which concept can be summarized as 'YOU EXIST TO MAKE ME RICH'?
Which concept can be summarized as 'YOU EXIST TO MAKE ME RICH'?
What was the purpose of colonial governments in America?
What was the purpose of colonial governments in America?
Who founded Connecticut with the intention of establishing self-government?
Who founded Connecticut with the intention of establishing self-government?
Which document emphasized majority rule and self-government among the Pilgrims?
Which document emphasized majority rule and self-government among the Pilgrims?
What key concept did Charles de Montesquieu contribute to governmental theory?
What key concept did Charles de Montesquieu contribute to governmental theory?
What event led to Britain imposing taxes on the American colonies?
What event led to Britain imposing taxes on the American colonies?
What did colonists do in protest against various taxing policies imposed by Britain?
What did colonists do in protest against various taxing policies imposed by Britain?
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