New England colonies
1.What is the reason European explorers searched for the Northwest Passage?
2.Who were the Democratic-Republicans?
3.What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
4.Which colonies depended on shipbuilding, had excellent harbors, and exported dried fish?
1. European explorers searched for the Northwest Passage in order to find a direct water route to Asia for trade.
2. The Democratic-Republicans were a political party in the United States founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in the late 18th century. They believed in strict interpretation of the Constitution, limited federal government power, and emphasized states' rights.
3. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
4. The New England colonies, such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, depended on shipbuilding, had excellent harbors, and exported dried fish.