Question

question 12
1 pts
what is the importance of the mayflower compact in american history?
it was an attempt at establishing a single house parliament in north america.
it was a step toward self - government in the english colonies.
it was the first document in world history
it was the first time english colonists had violated the kings authority.
question 13
1 pts
how did the french and indian war affect the british and ultimately the colonies?
they gained land but incurred heavy debt.
they increased native american support.
they incurred debt and lost territory.
they formed an alliance with the french.
question 14
1 pts
what best describes the relationship between geography and economics in the thirteen british colonies?
the geography of the colonies had little influence on the economics that developed.
all of the colonies benefited from good soil and a long growing season.
half of the colonies could not prosper because their geography limited their economic options.
the diverse geography of the colonies encouraged different economic pursuits.

Explanation:

• Question 12: The Mayflower Compact was a foundational document for self - governance in the English colonies. It was an agreement among the Pilgrims to establish a civil body politic and make laws for the general good. It was not about a single - house parliament, not the first document in world history (there were many earlier ones like Hammurabi's Code), and while it was an act of self - rule, it was more about creating a system of governance rather than just violating the king's authority.
• Question 13: The French and Indian War (Seven Years' War in Europe) led to the British gaining a large amount of land in North America (from France). However, the war was costly, and the British incurred heavy debt. This debt would later lead to increased taxation on the colonies. They did not lose territory (they gained), Native American support was not increased (in fact, policies like the Proclamation of 1763 angered some Native Americans), and they were at war with the French, so no alliance was formed.
• Question 14: The thirteen British colonies had diverse geographies. The New England colonies had rocky soil and a shorter growing season, which led them to focus on trade, shipbuilding, and fishing. The Middle colonies had more fertile soil and a longer growing season, leading to more agricultural production (like wheat). The Southern colonies had a warm climate and fertile soil suitable for cash crops like tobacco and rice. So, the diverse geography encouraged different economic pursuits. The geography had a significant influence (so the first option is wrong), not all colonies had good soil and a long growing season (New England did not), and it was not that half could not prosper - their geographies just led to different economic activities.

Answer:

• Question 12: It was a step toward self - government in the English colonies.
• Question 13: They gained land but incurred heavy debt.
• Question 14: The diverse geography of the colonies encouraged different economic pursuits.