What were the primary motivations for European colonists to establish permanent settlements in North America during the early 1600s?

Economic, religious, and adventure motives.

• Seeking wealth and resources.

• Fleeing religious persecution.

• Desire for exploration and adventure.

Fill in the blank: The first permanent English settlement in North America was established in ___ in 1607.

Jamestown, Virginia

True or False: The Mayflower Compact was signed by the Pilgrims to ensure they would follow the laws of the Church of England.

False

The Mayflower Compact established self-governance.

• Signed by Pilgrims in 1620.

• Created a social contract.

• Focused on communal laws.

Riddle: I was introduced in Virginia in 1612 and became extremely profitable in European markets, helping to ensure the survival of Jamestown. What am I?

Tobacco

What was the significance of the Great Awakening in Colonial America?

Great Awakening unified colonists.

• Emphasized personal faith, not rituals.

• Challenged established church authority.

• Created shared religious experiences.

Fill in the blank: The triangular trade involved the exchange of rum, enslaved Africans, and ___ between the colonies, Africa, and the West Indies.

Sugar and molasses

Short Answer: How did the introduction of slavery transform Southern colonial society?

Slavery created a plantation economy.

• Dependent on enslaved labor.

• Concentrated wealth among owners.

• Denied rights to enslaved individuals.