Exam- Unit 2 AMSCO APUSH Questions and Answers
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St. Augustine Correct-1st colony in Florida set up by Spain
Quebec Correct-First permanent French settlement in North America, founded by Samuel
de Champlain
New Amsterdam Correct-Dutch colonial settlement that served as the capital of New
Netherland; later became "New York City"
John Cabot Correct-English explorer who claimed Newfoundland for England while looking
for Northwest Passage
joint-stock company Correct-A business, often backed by a government charter, that sold
shares to individuals to raise money for its trading enterprises and to spread the risks (and
profits) among many investors.
corporate colonies Correct-Colonies operated by joint-stock companies during the early
years of the colonies, such as Jamestown
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royal colonies Correct-Colonies controlled by the British king through governors appointed
by him and through the king's veto power over colonial laws.
proprietary colonies Correct-Colonies under the authority of individuals granted charters
of ownership by the king.
John Smith Correct-Helped found and govern Jamestown. His leadership and strict
discipline helped the Virginia colony get through the difficult first winter.
Pilgrims Correct-English Separatists who founded Plymouth colony in 1620
Massachusetts Bay Colony Correct-Colony founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, part of the
Great Puritan Migration, founded by puritans. Had a theocratic republic. "City upon a hill"
Act of Toleration Correct-A 1649 Maryland law that provided religious freedom for all
Christians
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St. Augustine Correct-1st colony in Florida set up by Spain
Quebec Correct-First permanent French settlement in North America, founded by Samuel
de Champlain
New Amsterdam Correct-Dutch colonial settlement that served as the capital of New
Netherland; later became "New York City"
John Cabot Correct-English explorer who claimed Newfoundland for England while looking
for Northwest Passage
joint-stock company Correct-A business, often backed by a government charter, that sold
shares to individuals to raise money for its trading enterprises and to spread the risks (and
profits) among many investors.
corporate colonies Correct-Colonies operated by joint-stock companies during the early
years of the colonies, such as Jamestown
, Exam- Unit 2 AMSCO APUSH Questions and Answers
100% Solved
royal colonies Correct-Colonies controlled by the British king through governors appointed
by him and through the king's veto power over colonial laws.
proprietary colonies Correct-Colonies under the authority of individuals granted charters
of ownership by the king.
John Smith Correct-Helped found and govern Jamestown. His leadership and strict
discipline helped the Virginia colony get through the difficult first winter.
Pilgrims Correct-English Separatists who founded Plymouth colony in 1620
Massachusetts Bay Colony Correct-Colony founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, part of the
Great Puritan Migration, founded by puritans. Had a theocratic republic. "City upon a hill"
Act of Toleration Correct-A 1649 Maryland law that provided religious freedom for all
Christians
