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Flashcards in Colonial Era Deck (15)
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1
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Motive- Curiosity

A

Wondering about something

2
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Motive- Wealth

A

Hoping to acquire wealth

3
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Motive- Fame

A

Hoping to become well known

4
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Motive- National Pride

A

Exploring to honor your country

5
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Motive- Religion

A

Exploring in the hopes of teaching others about God.

6
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Motive- Foreign Goods

A

Wanting to find goods that can’t be found in your own country.

7
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Motive- Faster Trade Routes

A

They wanted to find a faster route to Asia

8
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The three main reasons for Colonization

A

God (Religious), Gold (Wealth) and Glory (Fame)

9
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New England Geography and Economy

A

Rocky soil and cold climate/ Lumber, Shipbuilding and Fishing

10
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Middle Geography and Economy

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Better soil and mild climate/ Bread Basket (Oats, Wheat and Corn)

11
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Southern Geography and Economy

A

Fertile soil and warm climate/ Tobacco, Rice, Indigo and Cotton

12
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Reasons for the Growth of Representative Government

A

Long Distance, Used to having laws, Self-Governing and Salutary Neglect

13
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Mayflower Compact

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Social Contract

14
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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

A

First Official Constitution

15
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Virginia House of Burgesses

A

Law Making Legislature- made up of Represenatives