Here are the answers to your questions:
Question 1: Which was a significant reason Middle Colonies were more favorable to farmers than New England? SELECT THE TWO THAT APPLY.
- The soil was more fertile
- The growing season was longer
Question 2: What was the INITIAL (FIRST) reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?
- To find new trade routes to Asia
Question 3: Why is the Mayflower Compact significant?
- It was the first written expression of citizens' rights by the colonists
Question 4: What was the primary (MAIN) reason the Pilgrims came to the New World?
- religious freedom
Question 5: What was the primary (MAIN) reason Thomas Hooker left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Connecticut colony?
- His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs
Question 6: How was the government outlined in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (FOC) different from the government in Massachusetts? SELECT TWO THAT APPLY.
- The FOC limited the governor's power which expanded the idea of representative government.
- The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.
Question 7: What might be some typical (MOST COMMON) jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies? SELECT TWO THAT APPLY.
- wheat farmer
- clockmaker
Question 8: What statement best describes the governmental relationship with England established in the Middle Colonies?
- Each had different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England.
Question 9: Which numbered arrow represents the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620?
- 1
Question 10: How did these characteristics influence life in the colonies?
- The Southern colonies supported the plantation production of cash crops because of long growing seasons.
Question 11: According to the chart, what did the New England and Middle Colonies have in common (SAME)?
- Both regions had large shipping industries.
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions!