10 Questions
Which group of people wrote and signed the Mayflower Compact?
Pilgrims
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To establish a representative government
What was the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
It was the first representative government in America
What was the main cause of the Great Awakening?
Loss of religious values
Which region had widespread public schools?
New England
Which of the following was the main reason for the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
To establish a representative government in America
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To establish the first step towards democratic government in America
What was the main cause of the Great Awakening?
Colonists losing religious values
Which region in the colonies had a significant emphasis on shipbuilding industry?
New England
What was the main economic activity in the South during this time?
Cash crops
Study Notes
Mayflower Compact
- Written and signed by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620.
- Aimed to establish a self-governing colony based on majority rule and accountability to its members.
Virginia House of Burgesses
- The first legislative assembly in the American colonies, established in 1619.
- Significance lies in its role as the first representative government, promoting self-governance.
Great Awakening
- A religious revival movement in the 18th century.
- Main cause was growing dissatisfaction with established churches and a desire for more personal and emotional religious experiences.
Education and Public Schools
- New England colonies had widespread public schools aimed at promoting literacy and religious instruction.
Shipbuilding Industry
- The New England colonies had a significant emphasis on shipbuilding due to abundant timber resources and access to the ocean for trade.
Economic Activities in the South
- The primary economic activity in the South consisted of plantation agriculture, heavily reliant on cash crops such as tobacco and later cotton.
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