Which was a significant reason Middle Colonies were more favorable to farmers than New England? SELECT

Question

THE TWO THAT APPLY (4 points)
The soil was more fertile
Crops grew better along the coast
The climate was cooler
There were more people to tend the farms
The growing season was longer
What was the INITIAL (FIRST) reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas? (1 point)
To find new sources of cheap labor
To spread Christianity to Africa
To find new trade routes to Asia
To form military alliances
Why is the Mayflower Compact significant? (1 point)
It was the first written government document NOT created by the colonists
It was the first written expression of citizens' rights by the colonists
It was the first written document that did not recognize citizens' rights
It was first written document forbidding colonists from voting directly on laws.
What was the primary (MAIN) reason the Pilgrims came to the New World? (1 point)
land
trade with Native Americans
ship building
religious freedom

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Significant reasons the 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.

2. INITIAL (FIRST) reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas:

   • To find new trade routes to Asia.

3. Significance of the Mayflower Compact:

   • It was the first written expression of citizens' rights by the colonists.

4. Primary (MAIN) reason the Pilgrims came to the New World:

   • Religious freedom.