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DAY 1 - STAAR BLITZ - EXPLORATION AND COLONIZATION
Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on European exploration and colonization.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1.
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Built missions and claimed Texas, Florida, and California
Made money from fur trade
Wrote the Mayflower Compact
Founded for Catholics seeking religious freedom
Question 2
2.
Identify the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded.
(1 point)
Responses
Maryland – Political reasons
Maryland – Political reasons
Pennsylvania – Economic reasons
Pennsylvania – Economic reasons
Virginia – Economic reasons
Virginia – Economic reasons
Georgia – Religious reasons
Georgia – Religious reasons
Question 3
3.
Determine which description matches the reason for exploration.
(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Glory God Gold
Question 4
4.
Student the list below and answer the question that follows:
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
(1 point)
Responses
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The doctrine of the Church of England
The doctrine of the Church of England
The economic system of mercantilism
The economic system of mercantilism
Question 5
5.
Study the map below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?
(1 point)
Responses
The economic demands of the plantation system
The economic demands of the plantation system
The construction needs of the railroad
The construction needs of the railroad
Increased textile manufacturing
Increased textile manufacturing
Increased western migration
Increased western migration
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
EXPLORATION AND COLONIZATION REVIEW
We will review the reasons for exploration and colonization of the Spanish, French, and English. We will go over the British colonies in the New England, Middle, and Southern Regions. We will review the theory of Mercantilism, the Columbian Exchange, Salutary Neglect, the growth of representative government, and the first Great Awakening.
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STAAR BLITZ ASSIGNMENT
Question 6
1.
Matching - Select the best answer.
(7 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Territory included present-day Texas, California, and Florida
Practice of accepting people of different religious backgrounds
Settled in North America to trade furs
Cash crops, slavery, plantations
Established for economic growth
British controlled colonial trade; policy angered colonists
Large grain farms
Question 7
2.
Which characteristics of the New England colonies contributed MOST to the development of the shipbuilding industry?
Select YES or NO for each characteristic.
(1 point)
YES NO
Rich, fertile soil
Abundance of timber
Year round growing season
Numerous varieties of sea life
Deep harbors
Religious toleration
Question 8
3.
Study the bulleted list below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following would best complete this list?
(1 point)
Responses
Create political allies
Create political allies
Expand empires
Expand empires
Promote self-government
Promote self-government
Locate new labor source
Locate new labor source
Question 9
4.
The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to –
(1 point)
Responses
Establish a safe haven for English debtors
Establish a safe haven for English debtors
Function as a buffer between English and Spanish territories
Function as a buffer between English and Spanish territories
Develop trade relations with various Native groups
Develop trade relations with various Native groups
Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution
Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution
Question 10
5.
Study the timeline of events below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following best describes the connection to all the events listed above?
(1 point)
Responses
The desire to develop more stable economies.
The desire to develop more stable economies.
Steps taken to create large population growth.
Steps taken to create large population growth.
The push to provide women with equal rights.
The push to provide women with equal rights.
Steps taken to establish freedom of religion.
Steps taken to establish freedom of religion.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
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Question 11
1.
Determine which statement describes the colonial document or group.
Write the correct letter in the box.
(9 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Mayflower Compact Virginia House of Burgesses
Question 12
2.
Read the quote below and answer the question that follows:
Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?
(1 point)
Responses
Federalism
Federalism
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
An elected legislature
An elected legislature
Mercantilism
Mercantilism
Question 13
3.
How was the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses similar to the signing of the Mayflower Compact?
(1 point)
Responses
Both strengthened the English Parliament’s control over the colonies.
Both strengthened the English Parliament’s control over the colonies.
Both gave settlers the right to establish a colony.
Both gave settlers the right to establish a colony.
Both contributed to the development of representative democracy.
Both contributed to the development of representative democracy.
Both sparked a growth in religious freedom.
Both sparked a growth in religious freedom.
Question 14
4.
Which statement BEST describes an effect of the British policy of salutary neglect?
(1 point)
Responses
The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing.
The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing.
Colonial governors became more powerful than assemblies.
Colonial governors became more powerful than assemblies.
American colonists stopped sending raw materials to England.
American colonists stopped sending raw materials to England.
Parliament increased its military supervision of the colonies.
Parliament increased its military supervision of the colonies.
Question 15
5.
What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans?
(1 point)
Responses
Introduction of new farming techniques
Introduction of new farming techniques
Exposure to infectious diseases to which they had no immunity
Exposure to infectious diseases to which they had no immunity
Increased trade opportunities
Increased trade opportunities
Cultural exchange
Cultural exchange
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Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on European exploration and colonization.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1.
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Built missions and claimed Texas, Florida, and California
Made money from fur trade
Wrote the Mayflower Compact
Founded for Catholics seeking religious freedom
Question 2
2.
Identify the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded.
(1 point)
Responses
Maryland – Political reasons
Maryland – Political reasons
Pennsylvania – Economic reasons
Pennsylvania – Economic reasons
Virginia – Economic reasons
Virginia – Economic reasons
Georgia – Religious reasons
Georgia – Religious reasons
Question 3
3.
Determine which description matches the reason for exploration.
(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Glory God Gold
Question 4
4.
Student the list below and answer the question that follows:
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
(1 point)
Responses
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The doctrine of the Church of England
The doctrine of the Church of England
The economic system of mercantilism
The economic system of mercantilism
Question 5
5.
Study the map below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?
(1 point)
Responses
The economic demands of the plantation system
The economic demands of the plantation system
The construction needs of the railroad
The construction needs of the railroad
Increased textile manufacturing
Increased textile manufacturing
Increased western migration
Increased western migration
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
EXPLORATION AND COLONIZATION REVIEW
We will review the reasons for exploration and colonization of the Spanish, French, and English. We will go over the British colonies in the New England, Middle, and Southern Regions. We will review the theory of Mercantilism, the Columbian Exchange, Salutary Neglect, the growth of representative government, and the first Great Awakening.
Video Player
00:0013:01
STAAR BLITZ ASSIGNMENT
Question 6
1.
Matching - Select the best answer.
(7 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Territory included present-day Texas, California, and Florida
Practice of accepting people of different religious backgrounds
Settled in North America to trade furs
Cash crops, slavery, plantations
Established for economic growth
British controlled colonial trade; policy angered colonists
Large grain farms
Question 7
2.
Which characteristics of the New England colonies contributed MOST to the development of the shipbuilding industry?
Select YES or NO for each characteristic.
(1 point)
YES NO
Rich, fertile soil
Abundance of timber
Year round growing season
Numerous varieties of sea life
Deep harbors
Religious toleration
Question 8
3.
Study the bulleted list below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following would best complete this list?
(1 point)
Responses
Create political allies
Create political allies
Expand empires
Expand empires
Promote self-government
Promote self-government
Locate new labor source
Locate new labor source
Question 9
4.
The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to –
(1 point)
Responses
Establish a safe haven for English debtors
Establish a safe haven for English debtors
Function as a buffer between English and Spanish territories
Function as a buffer between English and Spanish territories
Develop trade relations with various Native groups
Develop trade relations with various Native groups
Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution
Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution
Question 10
5.
Study the timeline of events below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following best describes the connection to all the events listed above?
(1 point)
Responses
The desire to develop more stable economies.
The desire to develop more stable economies.
Steps taken to create large population growth.
Steps taken to create large population growth.
The push to provide women with equal rights.
The push to provide women with equal rights.
Steps taken to establish freedom of religion.
Steps taken to establish freedom of religion.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0010:38
Question 11
1.
Determine which statement describes the colonial document or group.
Write the correct letter in the box.
(9 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Mayflower Compact Virginia House of Burgesses
Question 12
2.
Read the quote below and answer the question that follows:
Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?
(1 point)
Responses
Federalism
Federalism
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
An elected legislature
An elected legislature
Mercantilism
Mercantilism
Question 13
3.
How was the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses similar to the signing of the Mayflower Compact?
(1 point)
Responses
Both strengthened the English Parliament’s control over the colonies.
Both strengthened the English Parliament’s control over the colonies.
Both gave settlers the right to establish a colony.
Both gave settlers the right to establish a colony.
Both contributed to the development of representative democracy.
Both contributed to the development of representative democracy.
Both sparked a growth in religious freedom.
Both sparked a growth in religious freedom.
Question 14
4.
Which statement BEST describes an effect of the British policy of salutary neglect?
(1 point)
Responses
The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing.
The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing.
Colonial governors became more powerful than assemblies.
Colonial governors became more powerful than assemblies.
American colonists stopped sending raw materials to England.
American colonists stopped sending raw materials to England.
Parliament increased its military supervision of the colonies.
Parliament increased its military supervision of the colonies.
Question 15
5.
What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans?
(1 point)
Responses
Introduction of new farming techniques
Introduction of new farming techniques
Exposure to infectious diseases to which they had no immunity
Exposure to infectious diseases to which they had no immunity
Increased trade opportunities
Increased trade opportunities
Cultural exchange
Cultural exchange
Skip to navigation
Answers
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### STAAR BLITZ - EXPLORATION AND COLONIZATION: Answers
**Warm-Up Answers:**
1. **Matching - Select the best answer.**
- Built missions and claimed Texas, Florida, and California → **Spanish**
- Made money from fur trade → **French**
- Wrote the Mayflower Compact → **English**
- Founded for Catholics seeking religious freedom → **Maryland**
2. **Identify the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded.**
- Maryland – Political reasons → **NO**
- Pennsylvania – Economic reasons → **NO**
- Virginia – Economic reasons → **YES**
- Georgia – Religious reasons → **YES**
3. **Determine which description matches the reason for exploration.**
- Glory → **National prestige and power**
- God → **Spread Christianity**
- Gold → **Wealth and resources**
4. **Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?**
- The opportunity for trade with American Indians → **NO**
- The distance of the colonies from Great Britain → **YES**
- The doctrine of the Church of England → **NO**
- The economic system of mercantilism → **NO**
5. **Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?**
- The economic demands of the plantation system → **YES**
- The construction needs of the railroad → **NO**
- Increased textile manufacturing → **NO**
- Increased western migration → **NO**
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**STAAR BLITZ ASSIGNMENT - Part 1 Answers:**
6. **Matching - Select the best answer.**
- Territory included present-day Texas, California, and Florida → **Spanish Colonies**
- Practice of accepting people of different religious backgrounds → **Religious Toleration**
- Settled in North America to trade furs → **French Colonies**
- Cash crops, slavery, plantations → **Southern Colonies**
- Established for economic growth → **Jamestown**
- British controlled colonial trade; policy angered colonists → **Mercantilism**
- Large grain farms → **Middle Colonies**
7. **Which characteristics of the New England colonies contributed MOST to the development of the shipbuilding industry?**
- Rich, fertile soil → **NO**
- Abundance of timber → **YES**
- Year-round growing season → **NO**
- Numerous varieties of sea life → **YES**
- Deep harbors → **YES**
- Religious toleration → **NO**
8. **Which of the following would best complete this list?**
- **Expand empires**
9. **The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to –**
- Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution → **YES**
10. **Which of the following best describes the connection to all the events listed above?**
- Steps taken to establish freedom of religion → **YES**
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**STAAR BLITZ - Part 2 Answers:**
11. **Determine which statement describes the colonial document or group.**
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut → **1**
- Mayflower Compact → **2**
- Virginia House of Burgesses → **3**
12. **Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?**
- An elected legislature → **YES**
13. **How was the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses similar to the signing of the Mayflower Compact?**
- Both contributed to the development of representative democracy. → **YES**
14. **Which statement BEST describes an effect of the British policy of salutary neglect?**
- The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing. → **YES**
15. **What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans?**
- Exposure to infectious diseases to which they had no immunity → **YES**
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Feel free to refer to the questions above to reinforce your understanding of exploration and colonization!
**Warm-Up Answers:**
1. **Matching - Select the best answer.**
- Built missions and claimed Texas, Florida, and California → **Spanish**
- Made money from fur trade → **French**
- Wrote the Mayflower Compact → **English**
- Founded for Catholics seeking religious freedom → **Maryland**
2. **Identify the colony that matches correctly with the reason it was founded.**
- Maryland – Political reasons → **NO**
- Pennsylvania – Economic reasons → **NO**
- Virginia – Economic reasons → **YES**
- Georgia – Religious reasons → **YES**
3. **Determine which description matches the reason for exploration.**
- Glory → **National prestige and power**
- God → **Spread Christianity**
- Gold → **Wealth and resources**
4. **Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?**
- The opportunity for trade with American Indians → **NO**
- The distance of the colonies from Great Britain → **YES**
- The doctrine of the Church of England → **NO**
- The economic system of mercantilism → **NO**
5. **Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?**
- The economic demands of the plantation system → **YES**
- The construction needs of the railroad → **NO**
- Increased textile manufacturing → **NO**
- Increased western migration → **NO**
---
**STAAR BLITZ ASSIGNMENT - Part 1 Answers:**
6. **Matching - Select the best answer.**
- Territory included present-day Texas, California, and Florida → **Spanish Colonies**
- Practice of accepting people of different religious backgrounds → **Religious Toleration**
- Settled in North America to trade furs → **French Colonies**
- Cash crops, slavery, plantations → **Southern Colonies**
- Established for economic growth → **Jamestown**
- British controlled colonial trade; policy angered colonists → **Mercantilism**
- Large grain farms → **Middle Colonies**
7. **Which characteristics of the New England colonies contributed MOST to the development of the shipbuilding industry?**
- Rich, fertile soil → **NO**
- Abundance of timber → **YES**
- Year-round growing season → **NO**
- Numerous varieties of sea life → **YES**
- Deep harbors → **YES**
- Religious toleration → **NO**
8. **Which of the following would best complete this list?**
- **Expand empires**
9. **The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to –**
- Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution → **YES**
10. **Which of the following best describes the connection to all the events listed above?**
- Steps taken to establish freedom of religion → **YES**
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**STAAR BLITZ - Part 2 Answers:**
11. **Determine which statement describes the colonial document or group.**
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut → **1**
- Mayflower Compact → **2**
- Virginia House of Burgesses → **3**
12. **Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?**
- An elected legislature → **YES**
13. **How was the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses similar to the signing of the Mayflower Compact?**
- Both contributed to the development of representative democracy. → **YES**
14. **Which statement BEST describes an effect of the British policy of salutary neglect?**
- The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing. → **YES**
15. **What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans?**
- Exposure to infectious diseases to which they had no immunity → **YES**
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Feel free to refer to the questions above to reinforce your understanding of exploration and colonization!