Exploration & Colonization — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The Pilgrims came to America to search for gold and silver.
Corrected: The Pilgrims came to America to practice their religion freely.
The corrected sentence is: "The Pilgrims came to America to practice their religion freely." The error was factual error — the Pilgrims sought religious freedom, not treasure: the original sentence "The Pilgrims came to America to search for gold and silver." needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
Colonial children spent most of their time playing games and sports.
Corrected: Colonial children spent most of their time doing chores and working.
The corrected sentence is: "Colonial children spent most of their time doing chores and working." The error was factual error — colonial children had many daily responsibilities: the original sentence "Colonial children spent most of their time playing games and sports." needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The first winter at Jamestown was easy because colonists had plenty of food.
Corrected: The first winter at Jamestown was difficult because colonists faced starvation.
The corrected sentence is: "The first winter at Jamestown was difficult because colonists faced starvation." The error was factual error — early Jamestown settlers suffered severe food shortages: the original sentence "The first winter at Jamestown was easy because colonists had plenty of food." needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Colonial families made their own clothes, candles, and soap at home.
Colonial families had no stores nearby, so they made everyday items like soap from animal fat and wood ash right at home.
2. A apprentice was a person who learned a trade by working for a skilled craftsman.
An apprentice worked under a master craftsman for several years to learn a trade like blacksmithing or printing, earning no wages but gaining valuable skills.
3. Many colonial towns were built near rivers for transportation and trade.
Rivers let colonists ship goods like tobacco and lumber to other towns and to England, making waterfront locations ideal for trade.
4. The House of Burgesses was the first elected assembly in the American colonies.
The House of Burgesses, created in Virginia in 1619, was the first legislature in the American colonies where colonists could vote for representatives to make laws.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Why was the location of Jamestown a poor choice for a settlement?
Sample answer: Jamestown was built on swampy land with mosquitoes that carried disease. The water was not safe to drink, and the area was difficult to farm.
A good answer includes: Jamestown was built on swampy land with mosquitoes that carried disease. The water was not safe to drink, and the area was difficult to farm.
2. How did the Wampanoag people help the Pilgrims survive at Plymouth?
Sample answer: The Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn, catch fish, and find other foods in the area. Without this help, the colony likely would not have survived.
A good answer includes: The Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn, catch fish, and find other foods in the area. Without this help, the colony likely would not have survived.