Question

Which was a significant reason Middle Colonies were more favorable to farmers than New England? Select two that apply(4 points) Responses There were more people to tend the farms There were more people to tend the farms Crops grew better along the coast Crops grew better along the coast The climate was cooler The climate was cooler The soil was more fertile The soil was more fertile The growing season was longer The growing season was longer Question 2 What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?(1 point) Responses To find new trade routes to Asia To find new trade routes to Asia To form military alliances To form military alliances To spread Christianity to Africa To spread Christianity to Africa To find new sources of cheap labor To find new sources of cheap labor Question 3 Why is the Mayflower Compact significant?(1 point) Responses It was the first written expression of citizens' rights by the colonists It was the first written expression of citizens' rights by the colonists It was first written document forbidding colonists from voting directly on laws. It was first written document forbidding colonists from voting directly on laws. It was the first written government document not created by the colonists It was the first written government document not created by the colonists It was the first written document that did not recognize citizens' rights It was the first written document that did not recognize citizens' rights Question 4 What was the primary reason the Pilgrims came to the New World?(1 point) Responses trade with Native Americans trade with Native Americans land land ship building ship building religious freedom religious freedom Question 5 What was the primary reason Thomas Hooker left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Connecticut colony?(1 point) Responses His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming He was forced out by Native Americans He was forced out by Native Americans He thought the government had too much power He thought the government had too much power Question 6 How was the government outlined in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (FOC) different from the government in Massachusetts? Select two that apply.(4 points) Responses The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony. The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony. The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners. The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners. The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery. The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery. The FOC limited the governor's power which expanded the idea of representative government. The FOC limited the governor's power which expanded the idea of representative government. Question 7 What might be some typical jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies? Select two that apply. (4 points) Responses tobacco farmer tobacco farmer gun maker gun maker clockmaker clockmaker fisherman fisherman wheat farmer wheat farmer Question 8 What statement best describes the governmental relationship with England established in the Middle Colonies?(1 point) Responses Middle Colonies were all established as royal colonies. Middle Colonies were all established as royal colonies. Middle Colonies were established based on the rules of Parliament. Middle Colonies were established based on the rules of Parliament. The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies. The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies. Each had different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England. Each had different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England. Question 9 This map shows an eastern section of North America during the early 1600s. Which numbered arrow represents the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620? (1 point) Responses 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 1 Question 10 This table summarizes characteristics of two colonial regions during the late seventeenth century. How did these characteristics influence life in the colonies? (1 point) Responses The New England colonies developed large rural populations in order to support increasing agricultural production. The New England colonies developed large rural populations in order to support increasing agricultural production. The Southern colonies developed large urban centers in order to support increasing manufacturing businesses. The Southern colonies developed large urban centers in order to support increasing manufacturing businesses. The Southern colonies supported the plantation production of cash crops because of long growing seasons The Southern colonies supported the plantation production of cash crops because of long growing seasons The New England colonies supported financial growth through high-paying Industrial work. The New England colonies supported financial growth through high-paying Industrial work. Question 11 According to the chart, what did the New England and Middle Colonies have in common? (1 point) Responses Both regions imported wood products. Both regions imported wood products. Both regions exported mostly food products Both regions exported mostly food products Neither region had any wealth in enslaved workers. Neither region had any wealth in enslaved workers. Both regions had large shipping industries

Answer 1

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 two that apply.

• The soil was more fertile
• The growing season was longer

Question 2: What was the INITIAL 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 reason the Pilgrims came to the New World?

• religious freedom

Question 5: What was the primary 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 gave the vote to all men who were property owners.
• The FOC limited the governor's power which expanded the idea of representative government.

Question 7: What might be some typical jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies? Select two that apply.

• clockmaker
• wheat farmer

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: This map shows an eastern section of North America during the early 1600s. Which numbered arrow represents the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620?

• 2 (Assuming that the map in question shows Plymouth, MA, typically indicated as arrow 2)

Question 10: This table summarizes characteristics of two colonial regions during the late seventeenth century. 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?

• Both regions had large shipping industries

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