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Who financed Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?

The Spanish King and Queen.

What were the Three 'G's that motivated European exploration?

Gold, Glory, God.

What was the first permanent English colony in America?

Jamestown, Virginia.

How did tobacco farming impact the Virginia colony?

It boosted the colony's success.

What was the Mayflower Compact?

Basic laws for the Plymouth colony.

What distinguished the Massachusetts Bay Colony from other colonies?

Only male church members who owned land could vote.

Who founded Rhode Island and why?

Roger Williams, for religious freedom.

What type of colony is governed directly by the monarchy?

Royal Colony.

What was the purpose of Maryland's founding?

A refuge for Catholics facing persecution.

What is a Charter Colony?

A colony with self-governance granted by a charter.

Which European powers first colonized the Americas?

Spain and Portugal.

What was the significance of the House of Burgesses?

It was the first elected legislature in the colonies.

What led to the establishment of Connecticut?

Thomas Hooker's disagreement with Puritan laws.

What was the main focus of Samuel de Champlain's exploration?

Fur trading in Quebec.

How did the Puritans differ from the Pilgrims?

Puritans sought to reform the Church of England.

What was the impact of Spanish colonization on language in Latin America?

Most people speak Spanish or Portuguese.