Questions and Answers
What was the name of the most powerful Native American group in sixteenth-century Florida?
Apalachee
What was the first permanent European settlement in the current American Southwest?
Santa Fe
The writings of which Spanish missionary most directly led to the development of the Black Legend?
Bartolomé de las Casas
The Northwest Passage allegedly promised a water-route to ____________.
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The expansion of the Iroquois pushed many Algonquian-speaking Indians into the 'middle ground,' located in what region?
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Which of the following European countries offered the most religious liberty?
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Which of the following best describes the economic activity of the Dutch in New Netherlands?
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The Dutch used what kind of labor to construct New Amsterdam?
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England's so-called 'Golden Age,' that included the works of Shakespeare, occurred under the reign of which monarch?
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In the late sixteenth century, England went to war with which nation?
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Jamestown was established in a disastrous location. What proved to be the worst aspect of the location?
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What proved to be the salvation of Jamestown?
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The Headright Policy promised which of the following?
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When did slavery first emerge in Virginia?
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Justification from African slavery partly derived from interpretations of a biblical curse placed on Noah. This curse was known as _______?
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Study Notes
Native American Groups and European Settlements
- Apalachee was the most powerful Native American group in sixteenth-century Florida.
- Santa Fe became the first permanent European settlement in the current American Southwest.
Key Figures and Concepts
- Bartolomé de las Casas, a Spanish missionary, significantly influenced the creation of the Black Legend which depicted Spanish atrocities against Indigenous peoples.
- The Northwest Passage was believed to be a water route to Asia, sought after by explorers.
Indigenous and European Relations
- The Iroquois expansion led many Algonquian-speaking tribes into the Great Lakes region, termed the "middle ground."
- The Netherlands was known for offering the most religious liberty among European countries during this period.
Economic Activities and Labor
- Dutch economic activity in New Netherlands focused primarily on trade with Native Americans.
- Enslaved Africans were used for labor in the construction of New Amsterdam.
English Politics and Conflicts
- Elizabeth I's reign marked England's Golden Age, highlighted by the works of Shakespeare.
- In the late sixteenth century, England engaged in warfare with Spain.
Jamestown Settlement
- Jamestown was founded in an unfavorable location, with the worst aspect being its surrounding conditions that affected survival.
- Tobacco cultivation became the key economic salvation for Jamestown settlers.
Land Policies and Slavery
- The Headright Policy allocated 50 acres of land to anyone who paid for an English immigrant’s passage to Virginia, promoting colonization.
- Slavery first emerged in Virginia when a Dutch slave trader sold 20 Africans to colonists.
- Justification for African slavery included biblical interpretations, particularly the Curse of Ham placed on Noah's descendants.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 2 of the American Yawp. This quiz covers key historical facts and figures related to Native American groups and European settlements during the sixteenth century. Great for students and history enthusiasts alike!
