Jamestown — founding year?
1607, first successful English settlement.
Plymouth — motive?
Religious freedom for Puritans.
Jamestown — First successful settlement?
Founded in 1607, Virginia, for profit.
Virginia Company — purpose?
Funded Jamestown, aimed for profit.
Plymouth Colony — founding year?
Established in 1620 by Pilgrims.
Declaration of Independence — author?
Thomas Jefferson.
Separation of powers — purpose?
Prevent government tyranny.
Federalism — power division?
Between national government and states.
Checks and balances — function?
Limit powers of government branches.
Answer 9 questions on Foundations of American Government and History.
1. What was the primary purpose of the Virginia Company in establishing Jamestown?
2. What was the primary purpose of founding Plymouth Colony?
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