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Sophia US History Unit 1 Challenge 3 1) — The English Colonial Experiment: Virginia and Massachusetts "Unlike other colonists, these men and women were motivated by religion and a desire to create a successful community

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Sophia US History

Unit 1 Challenge 3

1) — The English Colonial Experiment: Virginia and Massachusetts

"Unlike other colonists, these men and women were motivated by religion and a desire to create a successful community."

1. Which English colony is most likely being described here? 

"Many of the male settlers came from wealthy families in England. They were too far down the line to inherit any familiar wealth, however, so they hoped to find immediate riches in the New World without actually having to work."

2. Which English colony is most likely being described here? 

2 — Settling the Southern Colonies

1. Immigrants from what other colony played a large role in bringing slavery to the southern colonies?

3 — Settling the Northern Colonies

1. Why did Roger Williams' doctrine of Soul Liberty conflict with Puritanism?

4 — Settling the Middle Colonies

1. Which of the following motivated King Charles II to wage war against the Dutch in the New World?
2. Which of the following distinguished Pennsylvania from the other English colonies? 
3. Which of the following societal changes occurred when New Netherlands became New York?

5 — English and Native American Conflict

1. Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native Americans?
2. Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native Americans?
3. Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native Americans?

6 — Think About It: How Did the Experience of the English Settlers Differ?

Consider the excerpt from Richard Frethorne's letter to his parents and the possible bias it represents.

1. Which of the following statements most likely identifies Frethorne's purpose in writing?