Notgrass Exploring America History Exam Units 1 – 5 | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
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Notgrass Exploring America History
Notgrass Exploring America History
Exam Units 1 – 5 | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What was the significance of Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?
It marked the beginning of sustained European exploration and colonization of the
Americas.
Who were the Puritans, and wh...
Notgrass Exploring America History
Exam Units 1 – 5 | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What was the significance of Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?
✔✔ It marked the beginning of sustained European exploration and colonization of the
Americas.
Who were the Puritans, and what did they seek in the New World?
✔✔ The Puritans were English Protestants who sought religious freedom and aimed to establish
a "city upon a hill" with a strict religious society in New England.
What was the primary cause of the conflict between Native Americans and European settlers
during the early colonization period?
✔✔ European settlers encroached on Native American lands and resources, leading to tensions
and violent conflicts.
How did the Mayflower Compact contribute to the development of American democracy?
✔✔ The Mayflower Compact was an early form of self-government and social contract, laying
the foundation for democratic principles in America.
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, What were the main economic activities in the Southern colonies during the 17th century?
✔✔ The Southern colonies relied heavily on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cash
crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, using slave labor.
Why did the English colonists at Jamestown initially struggle to survive?
✔✔ They were unprepared for the harsh conditions, lacked farming skills, and faced conflicts
with Native Americans, which led to food shortages and high mortality rates.
How did the system of indentured servitude work in colonial America?
✔✔ Indentured servants agreed to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to
America, food, and shelter. After their contract ended, they gained their freedom.
What was the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
✔✔ It was the first elected legislative assembly in colonial America, marking the beginning of
representative government in the colonies.
What was the Columbian Exchange, and how did it impact both Europe and the Americas?
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