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    Calling themselves Pilgrims, they sailed on the Mayflower and established a SETTLEMENT. Led by William Bradford, the colonist signed the Mayflower Compact which pledged their loyalty. The first Winter half died of disease and starvation.  Squanto & Samoset befriended the group in the Spring & taught them how to plant American crops, fish & hunt.  That next fall in thanksgiving, the colonists invited the Indians to a feast of their harvest. - ProProfs

    Calling themselves Pilgrims, they sailed on the Mayflower and established a SETTLEMENT. Led by William Bradford, the colonist signed the Mayflower Compact which pledged their loyalty. The first Winter half died of disease and starvation.  Squanto & Samoset befriended the group in the Spring & taught them how to plant American crops, fish & hunt.  That next fall in thanksgiving, the colonists invited the Indians to a feast of their harvest.

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    • BOONESBOROUGH
    • ROANOKE
    • PLYMOUTH
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note the that the colony type is HIGHLIGHTED and CAPITALIZED
DISTINGUISH between SETTLEMENT & COLONIES.

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  • 2. 
    In 1680 a wealthy English gentleman proposed a plan to King Charles to establish a Colony in the Americas.  The family of William Penn had borrowed money to the King. Penn wanted land in repayment. The King was pleased to get rid of debt so easily.  The new claim was as large as England itself.  Penn belonged to a group of dissenters who sought religious freedom called the Society of Friends or Quakers.  They were pacifists believing in respecting the rights of Indians and strongly believed in individual expression of one’s beliefs. The “Holy Experiment” led to a well planned democratic COLONY. - ProProfs

    In 1680 a wealthy English gentleman proposed a plan to King Charles to establish a Colony in the Americas.  The family of William Penn had borrowed money to the King. Penn wanted land in repayment. The King was pleased to get rid of debt so easily.  The new claim was as large as England itself.  Penn belonged to a group of dissenters who sought religious freedom called the Society of Friends or Quakers.  They were pacifists believing in respecting the rights of Indians and strongly believed in individual expression of one’s beliefs. The “Holy Experiment” led to a well planned democratic COLONY.

    • MARYLAND

    • NEW YORK

    • NEW JERSEY

    • PENNSYLVANIA

    Correct Answer
    A. PENNSYLVANIA
    Explanation
    The given passage mentions that a wealthy English gentleman named William Penn proposed a plan to King Charles to establish a colony in the Americas. Penn's family had borrowed money to the King, and Penn wanted land in repayment. The King agreed to this proposal because it allowed him to get rid of debt easily. The passage also mentions that Penn belonged to a group of dissenters called the Society of Friends or Quakers, who sought religious freedom and believed in respecting the rights of Indians and individual expression of beliefs. Based on this information, the correct answer is PENNSYLVANIA.

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    A frontier SETTLEMENT named after Daniel Boone who blazed a wilderness trail through the Cumberland Gap in the Appalachian Mountains.  The Frontier fort was in defiance of the King’s Proclamation of 1763 which prohibited settlement West of the Appalachian Mountains.  Daniel Boone the founder survived the Indian Siege of the Fort in 1778. - ProProfs

    A frontier SETTLEMENT named after Daniel Boone who blazed a wilderness trail through the Cumberland Gap in the Appalachian Mountains.  The Frontier fort was in defiance of the King’s Proclamation of 1763 which prohibited settlement West of the Appalachian Mountains.  Daniel Boone the founder survived the Indian Siege of the Fort in 1778.

    • ROANOKE

    • BOONESBOROUGH

    • JAMESTOWN

    • NEW AMSTERDAM

    Correct Answer
    A. BOONESBOROUGH
    Explanation
    Boonesborough is the correct answer because the question provides information about a frontier settlement named after Daniel Boone, who blazed a wilderness trail through the Cumberland Gap in the Appalachian Mountains. The question also mentions that the settlement was in defiance of the King's Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. Additionally, it states that Daniel Boone, the founder, survived the Indian Siege of the Fort in 1778. All of these details point to Boonesborough as the correct answer.

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  • 4. 
    Named after the Queen Henrietta Maria.  This COLONY was ruled by Lord Baltimore and the Calvert family.  The colony was established as a place where Catholics could worship freely.  Later arriving protestants caused turmoil over religious freedoms.  The Act of Toleration was passed to allow minority groups to practice freely. - ProProfs

    Named after the Queen Henrietta Maria.  This COLONY was ruled by Lord Baltimore and the Calvert family.  The colony was established as a place where Catholics could worship freely.  Later arriving protestants caused turmoil over religious freedoms.  The Act of Toleration was passed to allow minority groups to practice freely.

    • NEW JERSEY

    • DELAWARE

    • MARYLAND

    • PENNSYLVANIA

    Correct Answer
    A. MARYLAND
    Explanation
    Maryland is the correct answer because it was named after Queen Henrietta Maria and was ruled by Lord Baltimore and the Calvert family. The colony was established as a safe haven for Catholics to worship freely, but later faced religious turmoil due to the arrival of Protestants. The Act of Toleration was passed to ensure religious freedoms for minority groups.

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  • 5. 
    Originally the COLONY was set up for the poor, for debtors and for criminals as a buffer to Spanish encroachment from Florida.  General James Oglethorpe promoted the settlement with small land tracts but banned Catholics, rum and slavery.  The British poor, religious refugees from Germany and Jewish groups flocked to this colony.  The settlers were annoyed with all the restrictions calling Oglethorpe a dictator and made demands for more rights & economic freedom.  In frustration, he finally turned the charter back to the King. Some lived in the backcountry in the Bayou becoming know as swamps rats. - ProProfs

    Originally the COLONY was set up for the poor, for debtors and for criminals as a buffer to Spanish encroachment from Florida.  General James Oglethorpe promoted the settlement with small land tracts but banned Catholics, rum and slavery.  The British poor, religious refugees from Germany and Jewish groups flocked to this colony.  The settlers were annoyed with all the restrictions calling Oglethorpe a dictator and made demands for more rights & economic freedom.  In frustration, he finally turned the charter back to the King. Some lived in the backcountry in the Bayou becoming know as swamps rats.

    • NORTH CAROLINA

    • SOUTH CAROLINA

    • VIRGINIA

    • GEORGIA

    Correct Answer
    A. GEORGIA
    Explanation
    Georgia is the correct answer because the passage specifically mentions that General James Oglethorpe promoted the settlement in Georgia and imposed various restrictions on the settlers. The passage also mentions that the settlers were frustrated with these restrictions and made demands for more rights and economic freedom. Finally, it states that Oglethorpe eventually turned the charter back to the King, indicating that the colony being referred to is Georgia.

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  • 6. 
    What event is presented in the picture that follows: - ProProfs

    What event is presented in the picture that follows:

    • FORT BURRVILLE

    • KING PHILLIP'S WAR

    • MIDDLE PASSAGE

    • SALEM WITCH TRIALS

    Correct Answer
    A. MIDDLE PASSAGE
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MIDDLE PASSAGE. The picture likely depicts the event of the Middle Passage, which refers to the transatlantic journey of enslaved Africans from Africa to the Americas during the era of the Atlantic slave trade. This event was a horrific and inhumane part of history, where enslaved individuals endured extreme conditions, violence, and death during the voyage. The picture may show enslaved individuals on a slave ship, emphasizing the brutal reality of the Middle Passage.

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  • 7. 
    This COLONY were kicked out of the Puritan colony because of their demand for religious freedom. Roger Williams believed in the separation of church and state and believed in respecting the land rights of Indian tribes.  Before the Puritans could send him back to England, Roger Williams fled the Colony to the south for safety with the Narragansett Indians.  He purchased land from them at Narragansett Bay. Later another prominent rebel, Ann Hutchinson, was put on trial and fled to the Colony. - ProProfs

    • This COLONY were kicked out of the Puritan colony because of their demand for religious freedom. Roger Williams believed in the separation of church and state and believed in respecting the land rights of Indian tribes.  Before the Puritans could send him back to England, Roger Williams fled the Colony to the south for safety with the Narragansett Indians.  He purchased land from them at Narragansett Bay. Later another prominent rebel, Ann Hutchinson, was put on trial and fled to the Colony.

    • NEW HAMPSHIRE

    • MASSACHUSETTS BAY

    • RHODE ISLAND

    • CONNECTICUT

    Correct Answer
    A. RHODE ISLAND
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rhode Island because the passage mentions that Roger Williams fled the Colony and purchased land from the Narragansett Indians at Narragansett Bay. This indicates that he settled in Rhode Island, which was known for its religious tolerance and respect for Native American land rights. Additionally, the mention of another rebel, Anne Hutchinson, fleeing to the Colony further supports the idea that the correct answer is Rhode Island, as she also sought refuge there.

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  • 8. 
    A COLONY of dissatisfied settlers in the Puritan settlement left for Religious freedom .  Led into the wilderness by a minister, this congregation settled a rich farming area near the coast. They formed  the Fundamental Order led  by Thomas Hooker.  They wrote the first constitution in American. - ProProfs

    A COLONY of dissatisfied settlers in the Puritan settlement left for Religious freedom .  Led into the wilderness by a minister, this congregation settled a rich farming area near the coast. They formed  the Fundamental Order led  by Thomas Hooker.  They wrote the first constitution in American.

    • NEW HAMPSHIRE

    • MASSACHUSETTS BAY

    • RHODE ISLAND

    • CONNECTICUT

    Correct Answer
    A. CONNECTICUT
    Explanation
    A group of dissatisfied settlers in the Puritan settlement left in search of religious freedom. Led by a minister, they settled in a fertile farming area near the coast and formed the Fundamental Order, which was led by Thomas Hooker. They are known for writing the first constitution in America. Based on these details, the correct answer is Connecticut.

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  • 9. 
    SETTLEMENT of Sir Walter Raleigh. The first attempt of 100 men to settle failed.  In a later attempt led by John White with men, women & children, a fort was built but supplies ran low.  White returned to England for supplies.  On his return the word CROATOAN was carved at the gatepost.  The colonies were gone.  An Island named Croatoan was 100 miles to the south was later checked but the colonist had mysteriously disappeared.  The settlers were never found. Came to known as the LOST COLONY. - ProProfs

    SETTLEMENT of Sir Walter Raleigh. The first attempt of 100 men to settle failed.  In a later attempt led by John White with men, women & children, a fort was built but supplies ran low.  White returned to England for supplies.  On his return the word CROATOAN was carved at the gatepost.  The colonies were gone.  An Island named Croatoan was 100 miles to the south was later checked but the colonist had mysteriously disappeared.  The settlers were never found. Came to known as the LOST COLONY.

    • JAMESTOWN

    • BOONESBOROUGH

    • PLYMOUTH

    • ROANOKE

    Correct Answer
    A. ROANOKE
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ROANOKE because the passage describes the settlement of Sir Walter Raleigh, which ultimately became known as the Lost Colony. The passage mentions the failed attempts to settle, the building of a fort, and the disappearance of the colonists. The word "CROATOAN" carved at the gatepost suggests that the colonists may have moved to the nearby island of Croatoan, but when it was checked later, they had mysteriously disappeared. This historical event is commonly associated with the Roanoke Colony.

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    Indentured servants came to this COLONY for opportunity and land. Survival was harsh.  Colonists survived off the land.  Slaves were later imported to provide the needed labor to work the land.  Plantations prospered when tobacco was farmed. Sir William Berkeley as governor sent explorers  to the Blue Ridge Mountains to open up the back country for settlement.  The Governor purchased Indian lands to avoid conflict and then forbad settlement on Indian lands.  Western settlers under the lead of Nathaniel Bacon resented these restrictions. Bacon & his militia attacked Indian settlements and then drove the Governor from his capital, burning Jamestown.  Only with the help of British troops & Bacon’s sudden illness was Buckley’s government  reestablished.  The rebels were hanged.  - ProProfs

    Indentured servants came to this COLONY for opportunity and land. Survival was harsh.  Colonists survived off the land.  Slaves were later imported to provide the needed labor to work the land.  Plantations prospered when tobacco was farmed. Sir William Berkeley as governor sent explorers  to the Blue Ridge Mountains to open up the back country for settlement.  The Governor purchased Indian lands to avoid conflict and then forbad settlement on Indian lands.  Western settlers under the lead of Nathaniel Bacon resented these restrictions. Bacon & his militia attacked Indian settlements and then drove the Governor from his capital, burning Jamestown.  Only with the help of British troops & Bacon’s sudden illness was Buckley’s government  reestablished.  The rebels were hanged. 

    • GEORGIA

    • NORTH CAROLINA

    • VIRGINIA

    • SOUTH CAROLINA

    Correct Answer
    A. VIRGINIA
    Explanation
    Indentured servants came to Virginia for opportunity and land, but survival was harsh. Colonists survived off the land, but later slaves were imported to provide labor for farming tobacco. Sir William Berkeley, the governor, sent explorers to the Blue Ridge Mountains to open up the back country for settlement. The governor purchased Indian lands to avoid conflict and then forbade settlement on Indian lands. Western settlers, led by Nathaniel Bacon, resented these restrictions and rebelled. Bacon and his militia attacked Indian settlements and drove the governor from his capital, burning Jamestown. With the help of British troops and Bacon's sudden illness, Buckley's government was reestablished and the rebels were hanged.

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    Captain John Smith led this attempt to settle.  Indians, poor farmland, drought, swampy area, mosquitoes & lazy colonist looking for gold plagued this Endeavour. The SETTLEMENT nearly starved on several occasions.  John Smith managed to get corn from the Powhatan Nation which saved the Colony with the help of Pocahontas. The colonist eventually wore out their welcome taking advantage of the Natives. During an extreme Winter called “the Starving time”. 300 colonist barricaded themselves in their fort from hostile Natives.  Only 60 survived.  The farming of tobacco saved the colony as they learned from the Indians how to produce this cash crop. - ProProfs

    Captain John Smith led this attempt to settle.  Indians, poor farmland, drought, swampy area, mosquitoes & lazy colonist looking for gold plagued this Endeavour. The SETTLEMENT nearly starved on several occasions.  John Smith managed to get corn from the Powhatan Nation which saved the Colony with the help of Pocahontas. The colonist eventually wore out their welcome taking advantage of the Natives. During an extreme Winter called “the Starving time”. 300 colonist barricaded themselves in their fort from hostile Natives.  Only 60 survived.  The farming of tobacco saved the colony as they learned from the Indians how to produce this cash crop.

    • JAMESTOWN

    • ROANOKE

    • NEW AMSTERDAM

    • PLYMOUTH

    Correct Answer
    A. JAMESTOWN
    Explanation
    Captain John Smith led the settlement of Jamestown. The settlement faced numerous challenges, including hostile Native Americans, poor farmland, drought, swampy conditions, mosquitoes, and lazy colonists looking for gold. The colony nearly starved on multiple occasions, but John Smith managed to obtain corn from the Powhatan Nation with the help of Pocahontas, which saved the colony. However, the colonists eventually wore out their welcome by taking advantage of the Native Americans. During an extreme winter known as "the Starving time," 300 colonists barricaded themselves in their fort, and only 60 survived. The farming of tobacco eventually saved the colony, as the colonists learned from the Native Americans how to cultivate this profitable crop.

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  • 12. 
    The Swedes colonized and build Fort Christina. The Dutch feeling threatened went to war and ruled the area. Later this area was part of the William Penn’s land but eventually became a COLONY in its own right. - ProProfs

    The Swedes colonized and build Fort Christina. The Dutch feeling threatened went to war and ruled the area. Later this area was part of the William Penn’s land but eventually became a COLONY in its own right.

    • DELAWARE

    • NEW YORK

    • NEW JERSEY

    • MARYLAND

    Correct Answer
    A. DELAWARE
    Explanation
    The explanation for the correct answer, Delaware, is that the Swedes colonized and built Fort Christina in the area. The Dutch, feeling threatened by this, went to war and eventually ruled the area. Later on, it became part of William Penn's land, but eventually became a colony in its own right.

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  • 13. 
    COLONY of Lord Berkeley and Sir Carteret.  This Colony was a gift from the Duke of York which included the Southern half of his land.  Named after an area in England, the new owners wanted to make money by charging their settlers rent.  They offered religious and political freedoms.  The colony thus attracted a diverse population.  Later this colony reverted back as a royal colony of the King  because it had failed to make the money they had hoped. - ProProfs

    COLONY of Lord Berkeley and Sir Carteret.  This Colony was a gift from the Duke of York which included the Southern half of his land.  Named after an area in England, the new owners wanted to make money by charging their settlers rent.  They offered religious and political freedoms.  The colony thus attracted a diverse population.  Later this colony reverted back as a royal colony of the King  because it had failed to make the money they had hoped.

    • NEW YORK

    • NEW JERSEY

    • DELAWARE

    • MARYLAND

    Correct Answer
    A. NEW JERSEY
    Explanation
    The correct answer is NEW JERSEY. The passage states that the colony was a gift from the Duke of York and was named after an area in England. The new owners wanted to make money by charging rent to settlers and offered religious and political freedoms, which attracted a diverse population. However, the colony failed to make the money they had hoped, and it reverted back to being a royal colony of the King.

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  • 14. 
    What event is presented in the picture that follows: - ProProfs

    What event is presented in the picture that follows:

    • BACON'S REBELLION

    • SALEM WITCH TRIALS

    • MIDDLE PASSAGE

    • THE BATTLE OF BURRVILLE

    Correct Answer
    A. BACON'S REBELLION
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Bacon's Rebellion. This event was a rebellion that took place in Virginia in 1676. It was led by Nathaniel Bacon against the colonial government of Governor William Berkeley. The rebellion was a result of social and economic tensions between the wealthy elites and the poorer farmers and frontiersmen. Bacon's Rebellion is significant because it highlighted the discontent and grievances of the lower classes in the American colonies and foreshadowed future conflicts leading up to the American Revolution.

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  • 15. 
    In the Great Migration, 1500 puritans settled in this COLONY. England was dominated by the King’s Church called the Church of England or Anglican.   Religious freedom did not exist.  A group calling themselves the Separatist wanted to leave The Puritans wanted to remain Anglican in England by reforming the Church.  The King rejected these reform attempts and persecuted the Puritans.  Led by John Winthrop the Puritans formed the New England Company.  With a Royal Charter they set sail for the Americas in their quest for religious freedom. Ironically, the puritans did not tolerate other views other than their own. The colony was known as “the city upon a hill”..for all to see. - ProProfs

    In the Great Migration, 1500 puritans settled in this COLONY. England was dominated by the King’s Church called the Church of England or Anglican.   Religious freedom did not exist.  A group calling themselves the Separatist wanted to leave The Puritans wanted to remain Anglican in England by reforming the Church.  The King rejected these reform attempts and persecuted the Puritans.  Led by John Winthrop the Puritans formed the New England Company.  With a Royal Charter they set sail for the Americas in their quest for religious freedom. Ironically, the puritans did not tolerate other views other than their own. The colony was known as “the city upon a hill”..for all to see.

    • NEW HAMPSHIRE

    • CONNECTICUT

    • RHODE ISLAND

    • MASSACHUSETTS BAY

    Correct Answer
    A. MASSACHUSETTS BAY
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Massachusetts Bay because the passage mentions that the Puritans, led by John Winthrop, formed the New England Company and set sail for the Americas in their quest for religious freedom. The passage also mentions that the colony was known as "the city upon a hill," which is a famous phrase associated with Massachusetts Bay.

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  • 16. 
    John Wheelwright led a group North away from the Puritans and established a COLONY where Religious freedom could be practiced. - ProProfs

    John Wheelwright led a group North away from the Puritans and established a COLONY where Religious freedom could be practiced.

    • MASSACHUSETTS BAY

    • NEW HAMPSHIRE

    • CONNECTICUT

    • RHODE ISLAND

    Correct Answer
    A. NEW HAMPSHIRE
    Explanation
    John Wheelwright led a group away from the Puritans in search of religious freedom. They established a colony where they could practice their religion freely. The correct answer is New Hampshire because it was in New Hampshire that John Wheelwright and his followers settled and established a colony with the aim of practicing religious freedom.

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  • 17. 
    At first called New Netherlands having been settled by the Dutch. Wealthy Dutch Patroons ruled like Kings from large estates and charged settlers rent.  Peter Stuyvesant ruled with an iron hand. These unhappy settlers looked for help.  The English wanting the natural Harbor at New Amsterdam, sent a fleet to attack in 1664.  Unprepared the Dutch quickly surrendered.  King Charles II gave the COLONY to his brother and it received his name. - ProProfs

    At first called New Netherlands having been settled by the Dutch. Wealthy Dutch Patroons ruled like Kings from large estates and charged settlers rent.  Peter Stuyvesant ruled with an iron hand. These unhappy settlers looked for help.  The English wanting the natural Harbor at New Amsterdam, sent a fleet to attack in 1664.  Unprepared the Dutch quickly surrendered.  King Charles II gave the COLONY to his brother and it received his name.

    • NEW YORK

    • MARYLAND

    • PENNSYLVANIA

    • DELAWARE

    Correct Answer
    A. NEW YORK
    Explanation
    The correct answer is NEW YORK. The passage mentions that the English wanted the natural harbor at New Amsterdam (which later became New York) and sent a fleet to attack in 1664. The Dutch quickly surrendered, and King Charles II gave the colony to his brother, who named it New York. This explanation is supported by the information provided in the passage.

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  • 18. 
    Prosperous Tidewater COLONY named after the King.  The King gave 8 aristocrats of his court this huge land tract. Part of the Colony separated based on differences in culture & economics. Fertile land, a good harbor, trade, rice,  tobacco & “ blue gold” were the basis of this prosperity.  Plantations and a wealthy aristocratic class arose with the beginnings of imported slave labor. Planters discovered that rice grew well in the wet coastal lowlands. The Colonies capital was named after the King as well. - ProProfs

    Prosperous Tidewater COLONY named after the King.  The King gave 8 aristocrats of his court this huge land tract. Part of the Colony separated based on differences in culture & economics. Fertile land, a good harbor, trade, rice,  tobacco & “ blue gold” were the basis of this prosperity.  Plantations and a wealthy aristocratic class arose with the beginnings of imported slave labor. Planters discovered that rice grew well in the wet coastal lowlands. The Colonies capital was named after the King as well.

    • VIRGINIA

    • NORTH CAROLINA

    • SOUTH CAROLINA

    • GEORGIA

    Correct Answer
    A. SOUTH CAROLINA
    Explanation
    South Carolina is the correct answer because the passage mentions that part of the prosperous Tidewater Colony separated based on differences in culture and economics. It also states that the colony had fertile land, a good harbor, trade, rice, tobacco, and "blue gold" (indigo), which were the basis of its prosperity. The passage also mentions the rise of plantations and a wealthy aristocratic class with the beginnings of imported slave labor. Additionally, it states that the colony's capital was named after the King, which aligns with South Carolina being named after King Charles I.

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    COLONY named after the King.  The King gave 8 aristocrats of his court this huge land tract.  A split in the Colony took place based on differences in cultures & economics.  This portion was settled by back country small farmers who grew tobacco & corn, produced moonshine and cut timber. Many settled in the Appalachian Mountains (hillbillies). The life way was rural and slow to develop. - ProProfs

    COLONY named after the King.  The King gave 8 aristocrats of his court this huge land tract.  A split in the Colony took place based on differences in cultures & economics.  This portion was settled by back country small farmers who grew tobacco & corn, produced moonshine and cut timber. Many settled in the Appalachian Mountains (hillbillies). The life way was rural and slow to develop.

    • NORTH CAROLINA

    • SOUTH CAROLINA

    • GEORGIA

    • VIRGINIA

    Correct Answer
    A. NORTH CAROLINA
    Explanation
    The given information describes the settlement of a colony based on cultural and economic differences. It mentions that this portion of the colony was settled by backcountry small farmers who grew tobacco, corn, produced moonshine, and cut timber. It also states that many settled in the Appalachian Mountains. Based on these details, it can be inferred that the correct answer is North Carolina, as it is known for its rural areas, tobacco farming, and the presence of the Appalachian Mountains.

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  • 20. 
    Henry Hudson’s voyage for the Dutch led to their claim in the New World.  In 1624, the Dutch India West Company sent 30 families to settle.  Peter Minuit bought Manhattan Island for a few beads.  This  SETTLEMENT in New Netherland with a natural harbor became a prosperous port of trade and shipping as well as an immigrant center. Peter Stuyvesant, an experienced soldier with a wooden leg ruled the colony as a dictator until the English took over. An English Duke, brother to the king gave the settlement his name. - ProProfs

    Henry Hudson’s voyage for the Dutch led to their claim in the New World.  In 1624, the Dutch India West Company sent 30 families to settle.  Peter Minuit bought Manhattan Island for a few beads.  This  SETTLEMENT in New Netherland with a natural harbor became a prosperous port of trade and shipping as well as an immigrant center. Peter Stuyvesant, an experienced soldier with a wooden leg ruled the colony as a dictator until the English took over. An English Duke, brother to the king gave the settlement his name.

    • NEW AMSTERDAM

    • PHILADELPHIA

    • ROANOKE

    • JAMESTOWN

    Correct Answer
    A. NEW AMSTERDAM
    Explanation
    Henry Hudson's voyage for the Dutch led to the establishment of a settlement in the New World called New Amsterdam. The Dutch India West Company sent 30 families to settle in this area, and Peter Minuit famously bought Manhattan Island for a few beads. New Amsterdam, with its natural harbor, became a prosperous port of trade and shipping, as well as an immigrant center. The colony was ruled by Peter Stuyvesant until the English took over. The English Duke, brother to the king, gave the settlement the name New Amsterdam.

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  • 21. 
    What event is presented in the picture that follows: - ProProfs

    What event is presented in the picture that follows:

    • ATTACK ON BURRVILLE

    • KING PHILLIP'S WAR

    • BACON'S REBELLION

    • SALEM WITCH TRIALS

    Correct Answer
    A. SALEM WITCH TRIALS
    Explanation
    The correct answer is SALEM WITCH TRIALS. The picture likely depicts an event related to the infamous witch trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts, in the late 17th century. During this time, numerous individuals were accused of practicing witchcraft, leading to mass hysteria and the execution of several people. The image may represent a scene from the trials or a portrayal of the accused witches.

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  • 22. 
    This Northern PLACE was not one of the original 13 Colonies but later would become its own colony & state. At this time it was claimed by the Massachusetts Colony.   It was a wilderness, trapping, fishing area full of Native Peoples. (You maps if done correctly should help) - ProProfs

    This Northern PLACE was not one of the original 13 Colonies but later would become its own colony & state. At this time it was claimed by the Massachusetts Colony.   It was a wilderness, trapping, fishing area full of Native Peoples. (You maps if done correctly should help)

    • BURRVILLE

    • VERMONT

    • MAINE

    • KENTUCKY

    Correct Answer
    A. MAINE
    Explanation
    Maine was not one of the original 13 Colonies, but it later became its own colony and state. At the time, it was claimed by the Massachusetts Colony and was a wilderness area with a significant Native American population.

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  • 23. 
    The city of “Brotherly Love” was as a showcase for “The “Holy Experiment” led to the well planned SETTLEMENT.  This city became a place of  ideas and ideals  that would later be the catalyst for a Revolution of Liberty. - ProProfs

    The city of “Brotherly Love” was as a showcase for “The “Holy Experiment” led to the well planned SETTLEMENT.  This city became a place of  ideas and ideals  that would later be the catalyst for a Revolution of Liberty.

    • JAMESTOWN

    • NEW AMSTERDAM

    • PHILADELPHIA

    • BOONESBOROUGH

    Correct Answer
    A. PHILADELPHIA
    Explanation
    Philadelphia was known as the "city of Brotherly Love" and was a showcase for the "Holy Experiment", which led to a well-planned settlement. The city became a hub of ideas and ideals that would later inspire the Revolution of Liberty.

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  • 24. 
    This Northern PLACE was not one of the original 13 Colonies but later would become its own colony & state. At this time it was claimed by New Hampshire & New York Colonies.   It was a wilderness, trapping, area full of Native Peoples. (You maps if done correctly should help) - ProProfs

    This Northern PLACE was not one of the original 13 Colonies but later would become its own colony & state. At this time it was claimed by New Hampshire & New York Colonies.   It was a wilderness, trapping, area full of Native Peoples. (You maps if done correctly should help)

    • KENTUCKY

    • MAINE

    • VERMONT

    • BURRVILLE

    Correct Answer
    A. VERMONT
    Explanation
    Vermont is the correct answer because it fits the description given in the question. The question states that this Northern place was not one of the original 13 Colonies but later became its own colony and state. Vermont fits this description as it was not one of the original 13 Colonies but later became the 14th state in 1791. The question also mentions that the place was claimed by New Hampshire and New York Colonies, which is true for Vermont. Additionally, the question mentions that it was a wilderness area full of Native Peoples, which also aligns with the history of Vermont.

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    CHECK ALL that  are part of COLONIAL AMERICA - ProProfs

    CHECK ALL that  are part of COLONIAL AMERICA

    • KING PHILLIP'S WAR

    • SQUANTO

    • VASCO De GAMA

    • THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

    • THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

    • SEPARATISTS

    • GEORGE PENN

    • SACAJAWEA

    • LEWIS & CLARK

    • THE BATTLE OF BURRVILLE

    • THE GREAT AWAKENING

    • JOHN WHITE

    • SIR WALTER RALEIGH

    • JOHN WHEELWRIGHT

    • THE GREAT MIGRATION

    • POWHATAN

    • TIDEWATER

    • BLUE GOLD

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. KING PHILLIP'S WAR
    A. SQUANTO
    A. THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
    A. SEPARATISTS
    A. THE GREAT AWAKENING
    A. JOHN WHITE
    A. SIR WALTER RALEIGH
    A. JOHN WHEELWRIGHT
    A. THE GREAT MIGRATION
    A. POWHATAN
    A. TIDEWATER
    A. BLUE GOLD
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes several events, people, and terms that are associated with Colonial America. King Phillip's War, Squanto, the First Thanksgiving, Separatists, the Great Awakening, John White, Sir Walter Raleigh, John Wheelwright, the Great Migration, Powhatan, Tidewater, and Blue Gold all have historical significance in the context of Colonial America. These include conflicts, individuals, religious movements, colonization efforts, and economic factors that played a role in shaping the history of the American colonies.

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