American History: Puritans and Pilgrims
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What was the primary reason for the Puritans' exodus from England?

  • They sought to escape persecution for their religious beliefs. (correct)
  • They desired to create a society based on the teachings of John Calvin.
  • They were seeking economic opportunities and land ownership.
  • They sought to establish a new model for reformed Protestantism.

    • What was the primary point of conflict between the English monarchy and the Puritans?

  • The monarchy favored economic development, while the Puritans focused on religious matters.
  • The monarchy sought to expand British territories, while the Puritans focused on establishing their own society.
  • The monarchy sought to maintain control over the Church of England, while the Puritans desired reform. (correct)
  • The monarchy supported Catholicism, while the Puritans were devout Protestants.

    • How did the Puritans attempt to create a model society in New England?

  • They established a rigid social hierarchy based on wealth and status.
  • They implemented a system of strict laws and regulations based on biblical principles. (correct)
  • They focused on economic development and trade with European powers.
  • They promoted individual liberty and religious tolerance for all faiths.

    • What role did the Mayflower Compact play in the establishment of Plymouth Colony?

    <p>It established a system of government and laws for the colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Pilgrims differ from other Puritans?

    <p>The Pilgrims were opposed to the establishment of a state church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact for the development of American society?

    <p>It laid the foundation for a system of representative democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a major point of conflict between King James and the Puritans?

    <p>The King’s opposition to the Puritan’s desire for reform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the motivation behind the Pilgrims’ decision to leave the Dutch Colonies?

    <p>They feared their children would lose their English identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the European demand for beaver furs impact Native American communities?

    <p>It resulted in the depletion of beaver populations and conflicts over hunting territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of European diseases for Native American populations?

    <p>It led to a decline in Native American population and fueled cycles of violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Navigation Acts play in the British colonial system?

    <p>They restricted colonial trade to British ships and ports to benefit the British economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Native Americans respond to competition for European trading partners?

    <p>They used violence and aggression to prevent their enemies from accessing trade goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one way European colonization impacted Native American societies?

    <p>It caused widespread displacement and disruption of Native American communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Native Americans utilize European goods?

    <p>They integrated these goods into their own cultural and religious practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the British Parliament to pass the Navigation Acts?

    <p>To increase the profits of British merchants and the British crown from colonial trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of European colonists aligning with one Native American group?

    <p>It inevitably caused tensions and conflicts with other Native American groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of colonial mercantilism?

    <p>To benefit the colonizing nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a disease introduced to Native Americans by Europeans?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Europeans initially perceive tobacco among Native Americans?

    <p>As proof of savagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant environmental consequence of European colonization?

    <p>Introduction of new organisms and elimination of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which product became the first true global commodity by the 1950s?

    <p>Tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did horses play for Native Americans after being introduced by Europeans?

    <p>They allowed for more mobile hunting and gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Columbian Exchange illustrate about the transfer of commodities and diseases?

    <p>It involved complex interactions of both goods and microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a major impact of the Columbian Exchange on Native American populations?

    <p>Decimation due to lack of immunity to diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main expectation of the Virginia company expedition when they first set sail?

    <p>To mine gold for a short-term profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some significant challenges faced by the settlers in Jamestown?

    <p>Diseases such as yellow fever and malaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played a pivotal role in saving John Smith from execution?

    <p>Pocahontas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the settlers respond to their hunger during the winter of 1609 to 1610?

    <p>They resorted to cannibalism and eating vermin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of England in supporting the Virginia company?

    <p>To replicate Spain's success in acquiring precious metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately contributed to the eventual success of the Virginia colony?

    <p>The introduction of tobacco cultivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the early settlers of Jamestown ill-prepared for their expedition?

    <p>Most were investors and not skilled laborers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common misconception among the settlers regarding their journey to Virginia?

    <p>They thought they would find gold easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did illness play in the downfall of the cities encountered by the Spanish?

    <p>It was the main reason for the cities' downfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between Cortes and Malintzin?

    <p>They had a romantic relationship and she was his translator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Francisco Pizarro's expedition against the Inca Empire?

    <p>He captured the Inca emperor Atahualpa and executed him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the effects of Hernando de Soto's expeditions in the southeastern United States?

    <p>He killed thousands of native lives and brought diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Coronado's exploration between 1540 and 1542, what significant natural features did he encounter?

    <p>The Grand Canyon and Colorado River.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of Malintzin's involvement with Hernán Cortes?

    <p>She was the first mestizo person of mixed descent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove Francisco Pizarro to explore the Inca territories?

    <p>Wealth and titles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of Coronado's expedition financially?

    <p>It ultimately left him bankrupt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did indentured servants receive at the end of their period of work?

    <p>Land, tools, and clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system allowed planters to gain more land in Virginia?

    <p>The headright system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the House of Burgesses established in 1619?

    <p>It established democracy in Virginia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary crop that led to increased demand for labor in Virginia?

    <p>Tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the Bacon's Rebellion in 1676?

    <p>The establishment of slavery as the primary labor system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the mortality rate affect indentured servants?

    <p>Most did not complete their indenture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes indentured servants from slaves in the context of labor?

    <p>Indentured servants could gain their freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did farmers need to do due to the depleting soil from tobacco cultivation?

    <p>Acquire more land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Spanish Colonization

    • The Portuguese expanded their explorations around Africa, using the caravel ship which could travel into the wind.
    • 1492: End of the Reconquista.
    • Spain sought to expel Muslims.
    • Christopher Columbus, born in Genoa (1451), was a navigator.
    • Columbus read Marco Polo's account of travels in China, desiring access to their silk and spices, and the conversion of Asians to Christianity.
    • Columbus believed the Earth was significantly smaller than it actually was.
    • Columbus underestimated the distance to Asia.
    • Vikings colonized Greenland and explored Canada in 1000 CE. However, this activity did not significantly impact the world.
    • Columbus was not the first European to discover the Americas.
    • Spain supported Columbus’s voyage in 1492.
    • Columbus landed in the Bahamas (San Salvador).
    • He continued to explore the coasts of Cuba (Juana).
    • The Taino were Indigenous people in the Caribbean.
    • The Taino were skilled in fishing and worshipped ancestral spirits.
    • The Spanish encountered the Taino in 1492.
    • Columbus claimed the land for Spain.
    • The Taino had no concept of the idea of Spain's claim.
    • The Taino were enslaved, and their population was drastically reduced.

    Consequences of Columbus's Voyage

    • The voyage led to the Columbian Exchange, a transfer of plants, animals, people and diseases across the Atlantic.
    • This exchange had significant environmental and cultural impact.
    • The Taino were decimated by European diseases and forced labor.
    • Indigenous populations were drastically reduced.
    • The introduction of European diseases (smallpox, measles, etc.) decimated native populations.
    • Enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to the New World.

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