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S.S. Test 1-1 Review
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 7 reasons for English exploration of the New World? | 1. Curiosity 2. Wealth 3. Fame 4. National Pride 5. Religion 6. Foreign Goods 7. Faster & Cheaper Trade Route |
| What is the significance of Christopher Columbus? | He made 4 trips westward across the Atlantic trying to find an all-water route to Asia. |
| What is the significance of Vasco da Gama? | He sailed around the southern tip of Africa and established an all-water route to India |
| What is the significance of Amerigo Despucci? | He explored the coast of South America and received credit for naming both North & South America. |
| What is the significance of Nuñez de Balboa? | He discovered the South Sea and Panama and was the first to discover the Pacific Ocean. |
| What is the significance of Ferdinand Magellan? | He was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world and discover its true size. |
| What is the significance of the year 1607? | Jamestown was founded. |
| Why was the colony of Jamestown founded? | For economic reasons. |
| What is mercantilism? | Where a country makes money off of its colony by the colony providing raw materials and providing a market for their exports. |
| What is a joint-stock company? | Where people invest money hoping for that the business grows to make a profit along with the business. |
| What is the significance of Jamestown? | It was the 1st successful English settlement. |
| Who led the colony of Jamestown? | John Smith |
| In the winter of 1609-1610, Jamestown faced a severe food shortage. What percentage of people survived? | 10% |
| John Rolfe introduced what cash crop? | Tobacco. |
| In 1619, the 1st representative government in America was established. What was its name? | The Virginia house of Burgesses |
| Why was the colony of Plymouth established? | For religious reasons. |
| Where did the Pilgrims intend to land? | In northern Virginia |
| Where did the Pilgrims actually land? | At Cape Cod |
| What is significant about the date 1620? | Plymouth was founded. |
| What is the significance of Plymouth? | It was the 2nd successful English colony. |
| Who led the Plymouth colony? | William Bradford |
| What the Mayflower Compact? | It was a set a rules to generally govern the colony. |
| How many people died on the 1st winter? | Half of them |
| Who were Native Americans that taught the Pilgrims basic survival skills? | Squanto and Massasoit. |
| What was the significance of the Fundamental Orders Of Connecticut? | It was the 1st written constitution in America. |
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