12 Questions
Why did Europe explore the New World for 'God'?
To spread religious freedom and avoid persecution
What was the primary motivation for exploring the New World 'Glory'?
To expand personal fame and recognition
Which colony was founded in 1620 as the second settlement in the New World?
Plymouth
What type of economic activity helped the Jamestown colony survive early challenges?
Tobacco cultivation
Which region made money from plantations and slave labor in the Southern Colonies?
Southern Colonies
Which economic principle is summarized as 'YOU EXIST TO MAKE ME RICH'?
'Mercantilism'
What was the primary reason for the colonies sending cash crops and raw materials to England?
In exchange for manufactured goods
Which of the following best describes the term 'salutary neglect' as mentioned in the text?
Beneficial neglect or ignoring by England towards the colonies
Who wrote about natural/individual rights including life, liberty, and property, influencing the development of self-government in the colonies?
John Locke
What was the outcome of the French & Indian War in terms of land distribution?
Britain received all land to the Mississippi River except New Orleans
Which event directly triggered various taxing policies on the colonies to pay for the French & Indian War debt?
Boston Massacre
'Taxation without Representation' was a phrase associated with the colonists' protests against:
Imposing taxes without colonial input in British Parliament
Test your knowledge on why Europe explored the New World, including motivations such as religious freedom, wealth accumulation, fame, and territorial expansion. Learn about the 13 Colonies and key historical facts like the founding of Jamestown in 1607.
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