USVA History - Colonization Exam Questions And 100% Correct
The colony that was established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607 - ANSWER
Jamestown
Most people who came to settle in Virginia were looking for what? - ANSWER Economic
opportunity
What kind of people settled in New England? - ANSWER Puritans and Pilgrams
Religious Freedom is the LEAST likely reason a British settler would have settled in what
colony - ANSWER Southern colonies
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact - ANSWER To work together to
establish just and equal laws, for the general good of the colony and with the will of the
majority.
What ship did the Puritans sail over on - ANSWER Mayflower
Puritans came to the New World to escape what? - ANSWER Wanted to get away from
religious persecution, cam looking for religious freedom.
What indentured servants do once they arrived in the New World? - ANSWER they
agreed to work on plantations or in a trade for a period of time to earn their freedom.
What North American colony was based on religious diversity and cultural toleration
and respect. - ANSWER Pennsylvania
Which of the following was the most direct cause of differences in economic
The colony that was established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607 - ANSWER
Jamestown
Most people who came to settle in Virginia were looking for what? - ANSWER Economic
opportunity
What kind of people settled in New England? - ANSWER Puritans and Pilgrams
Religious Freedom is the LEAST likely reason a British settler would have settled in what
colony - ANSWER Southern colonies
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact - ANSWER To work together to
establish just and equal laws, for the general good of the colony and with the will of the
majority.
What ship did the Puritans sail over on - ANSWER Mayflower
Puritans came to the New World to escape what? - ANSWER Wanted to get away from
religious persecution, cam looking for religious freedom.
What indentured servants do once they arrived in the New World? - ANSWER they
agreed to work on plantations or in a trade for a period of time to earn their freedom.
What North American colony was based on religious diversity and cultural toleration
and respect. - ANSWER Pennsylvania
Which of the following was the most direct cause of differences in economic
