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 soil was more fertile The soil was more fertile The climate was cooler The climate was cooler 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 form military alliances To form military alliances To spread Christianity to Africa To spread Christianity to Africa To find new trade routes to Asia To find new trade routes to Asia 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 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 document that did not recognize citizens' rights It was the first written document that did not recognize citizens' rights 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 the first written government document not created by the colonists It was the first written government document not created by the colonists Question 4 What was the primary reason the Pilgrims came to the New World?(1 point) Responses religious freedom religious freedom ship building ship building land land trade with Native Americans trade with Native Americans Question 5 What was the primary reason Thomas Hooker left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Connecticut colony?(1 point) Responses He was forced out by Native Americans He was forced out by Native Americans He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs 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 outlined strict requirements for slavery. The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery. 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 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. 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. Question 7 What might be some typical jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies? Select two that apply. (4 points) Responses clockmaker clockmaker tobacco farmer tobacco farmer fisherman fisherman wheat farmer wheat farmer gun maker gun maker 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. 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. The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies. The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies. 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 2 2 1 1 4 4 3 3 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 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 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 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

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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?

• 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)

• 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)

• 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: 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

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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