Flashcards: Foundations of American Political System — 9 cards

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1Question

Virginia Company — purpose?

Answer

Founded Jamestown as a commercial venture.

2Question

Virginia Company — purpose?

Answer

Grant a royal charter to colonize Virginia.

3Question

Plymouth Colony — motives?

Answer

Established for religious freedom by Puritans.

4Question

Plymouth Colony — founding year?

Answer

1620, by Puritan Pilgrims.

5Question

Mayflower Compact — significance?

Answer

First self-government framework in North America.

6Question

New England — location?

Answer

North-East region of the US.

7Question

Jamestown — purpose?

Answer

Commercial venture to profit from tobacco.

8Question

Religious freedom — motivation?

Answer

Pilgrims sought religious practice without persecution.

9Question

Plymouth — role?

Answer

Early representative self-government example.

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