Question

Select ALL the American settlements that were given the right to help govern themselves.
New England
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Virginia

Answer 1

1. Virginia as they were given a charter by the king to settle the area and run affairs with the rights of English citizens. 2. Philadephia as the entire colony of Penndylvania was granted to William Penn and he emphasized voting rights and tolerance. 3. New England also had a charter given by a king so they also had democratic principles and too a certain extent could govern themselves.

Answer 2

Match the following items.

1. looking for gold and silver, adventure, or Catholic mission work

French settlements

2. fur trading and Catholic mission work

Dutch settlements

3. fur trading primarily

Massachusetts

4. to form religious communities away from persecution

Pennsylvania

5. the Lost Colony

Roanoke Island

6. offers of cheap land, fair government, and religious freedom

Spanish settlers