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WEEKLY Corrections
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following statements explains why many colonists came to America? | The colonies provided opportunities for wealth. |
| Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams __________. | left the Massachusetts Bay Colony for religious freedom. |
| What was one of William Bradford’s major accomplishments? | Signing the Mayflower Compact. |
| Where did Jewish people mainly settle? | In port cities. |
| What does the word "export" mean? | sell good to other countries. |
| What was essential to the economy of the colonies? | Ports. |
| What were the Navigation Acts | Rules for a favorable trade balance. |
| What did charters guarantee for colonists | The same rights as citizens of England. |
| What bodies of water are on either coast of the U.S. | Pacific Atlantic. |
| How many states are in the U.S. | 50 |
| William Penn is remembered for __________. | Establishing the colony of Pennsylvania. |
| What were all families expected to do during this time period? | Contribute. |
| How much would the debt of passage for indentured servants be today? | $2,500 |
| What were indenture contracts considered? | Legal and binding agreement. |
| What was the only way a woman could have rights in the early colonial era? | By being married and having a male guardian. |
| What is a charter | A legal document. |
| Which colony was established by proprietors? | Pennsylvania |
| What are the two countries that border the United States? | Mexico Canada. |