The Early Colonists
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Where did the earliest influential immigrants to America come from?

  • England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (correct)
  • China, Japan, and India
  • Germany, Italy, and Russia
  • France, Spain, and Holland

Which group of people were not considered immigrants but were forced to come to America as laborers?

  • French immigrants
  • African slaves (correct)
  • Spanish immigrants
  • English settlers

Where did the first settlers in the United States come from?

  • France
  • England (correct)
  • Spain
  • Holland

What was the aim of the Jamestown settlers?

<p>To claim free land for farming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who controlled the land where Jamestown was established?

<p>Native American people under Chief Powhatan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For how long did immigrants in America remain in conflict with Native Americans?

<p>Over 100 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Africans from Native Americans in terms of immunity to European diseases?

<p>Africans had been in contact with Europeans for thousands of years, developing immunities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Quakers settle in Pennsylvania?

<p>To escape religious persecution and practice their beliefs freely. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Puritans play in the colonization of Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Colony?

<p>They established the colonies as centers of religious freedom. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to respecting the faiths of others?

<p>Tolerance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Old World from the New World in terms of settlement?

<p>The Old World refers to European countries, while the New World refers to the newly settled colonies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of naming Philadelphia 'city of brotherly love'?

<p>It symbolized tolerance and respect for others' beliefs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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