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What were the three motivations of European exploration?
Economic, Spread Christianity, Expand Empire
Because of the slow communication time between Great Britain and the colonies, what happened in the colonies?
The colonies developed self-government
What is the most important action of the Pilgrims?
The development of self-government
What did France trade with the Native-Americans?
Fur
What was the initial reason for European Exploration?
Trade with Asia
What country spread Catholicism, and controlled most of North and South America?
Spain
Describe the reasons for the founding of Virginia and the founding of Massachusetts.
Virginia was founded for business while Massachusetts was established for religious reasons.
How did the First Great Awakening contribute to mistrust of authority?
People were taught everyone is equal is God’s eyes
What was the main result of the First Great Awakening?
A mistrust of authority.
What did slaves do in Northern colonies?
Trade-related jobs
How could the climate in the Mid-Atlantic colonies be described?
Moderate
How did different geographies and climates affect the 3 regions?
The regions developed different economies
Because of the cold climate, natural harbor, and rocky geography, what did people do in New England for their economy?
They fished, whaled, and engaged in shipbuilding
What colony relied heavily on tobacco?
Virginia
How did he hot climate and fertile soil affect the Southern colonies?
They developed plantations to grow cash-crops.
How did the transatlantic trade affect the Southern colonies?
Slaves were brought to the south to work on the production of cash crops on plantations
