Early American History: Exploration, Colonization, and Key Figures Quiz

In 1607, the English established their first permanent settlement in North America at Jamestown, Virginia. The other options are events that occurred later in American history.

The correct answer is Quakers because the Quakers were early abolitionists who founded the colony of Pennsylvania with a strong stance against slavery. The other options, Pilgrims, Puritans, and Colonists, do not accurately represent the group of individuals known as the Early Abolitionists in Pennsylvania.

Maryland was founded as a haven for Catholics escaping religious persecution in England.

During colonial times, Georgia served as a penal colony where debtors and prisoners were sent to start anew.

George Washington was a key figure in the American Revolution, serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later becoming the first President of the United States.

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is considered one of the earliest documents to limit the power of the monarchy and establish certain legal rights for the people. The Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and Articles of Confederation also played significant roles in shaping governance, but they were influenced by the principles laid out in the Magna Carta.

The Virginia House of Burgesses, formed in 1619, was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America, set up by the Virginia Company to make laws and levy taxes in the colony.

The term 'Appalachian Mountains' is believed to originate from the Native American word 'Appalachu' which means 'Do Not Settle Beyond'. The mountains were considered a barrier to further westward expansion by early European settlers.

The Middle Colonies, consisting of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, were known as the Breadbasket of the Colonies due to their fertile soil and successful agricultural production.

The characteristics mentioned in the question, such as cold, rocky soil, lumber, fishing, and swift rivers, align with the geographical and economic features of the New England Colonies in colonial America. The New England Colonies, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, were known for their rocky soil, which made agriculture difficult, but they excelled in industries like lumber, shipping, fishing, and trade due to their proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

Plantations in the South were predominantly large cotton farms where slave labor was employed for agricultural production.

The correct economic system followed by the 13 Colonies was mercantilism, where they served the interests of Great Britain through trade and colonial resources.

A monarchy is a system of government where a king or queen holds power and passes it down through hereditary means. It is a form of government that is centralized around a royal family.

During the Age of Exploration, European explorers were often motivated by the 3 G's - Gold, God, and Glory. These three factors influenced their desire to discover new lands and territories.

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut is considered the first written constitution in the colonies as it established a framework for self-government. It served as a model for later state constitutions and the United States Constitution.