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What mistaken belief led Columbus to sail west in 1492?
What mistaken belief led Columbus to sail west in 1492?
- He thought he could reach Asia faster by traveling east.
- He believed the Americas were an extension of Asia.
- He underestimated the size of the world. (correct)
- He wanted to escape European political conflicts.
What was the primary motivation for establishing the Jamestown settlement?
What was the primary motivation for establishing the Jamestown settlement?
- To find a pathway to Asia.
- To establish trade routes with Native Americans.
- To exploit resources and seek wealth. (correct)
- To create a religious refuge for Puritans.
What was the primary rationale for Powhatan's initial relationship with the English colonists?
What was the primary rationale for Powhatan's initial relationship with the English colonists?
- To convert them to Native American customs.
- To gain access to European technology.
- To force them to leave his territory.
- To establish a beneficial trade relationship. (correct)
What significant event motivated the formation of the Massachusetts Bay Company?
What significant event motivated the formation of the Massachusetts Bay Company?
What was a key characteristic of the society established by the Massachusetts Bay Company?
What was a key characteristic of the society established by the Massachusetts Bay Company?
What was a notable consequence of Powhatan's relationship with the English settlers?
What was a notable consequence of Powhatan's relationship with the English settlers?
What was the primary focus of the General Court established in Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What was the primary focus of the General Court established in Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What social goal did the settlers of Massachusetts Bay aim to achieve?
What social goal did the settlers of Massachusetts Bay aim to achieve?
What motivated Martin Luther to initiate the Protestant Reformation?
What motivated Martin Luther to initiate the Protestant Reformation?
Which cultural group is associated with the hierarchical society in the Mississippi River Valley?
Which cultural group is associated with the hierarchical society in the Mississippi River Valley?
What significant technological advancement was developed under Prince Henry the Navigator's influence?
What significant technological advancement was developed under Prince Henry the Navigator's influence?
What was one outcome of the Columbian Exchange?
What was one outcome of the Columbian Exchange?
What did John Calvin argue regarding predestination?
What did John Calvin argue regarding predestination?
What was the primary goal of Portugal's exploration efforts in the 1400s?
What was the primary goal of Portugal's exploration efforts in the 1400s?
Which group was significantly impacted by the hierarchical structure of society in the Mississippi Valley?
Which group was significantly impacted by the hierarchical structure of society in the Mississippi Valley?
During which decade did the Bubonic Plague primarily spread through Europe and Asia?
During which decade did the Bubonic Plague primarily spread through Europe and Asia?
What was the primary role of the General Court in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What was the primary role of the General Court in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What prompted Bacon's Rebellion in 1670?
What prompted Bacon's Rebellion in 1670?
What was the significance of the Middle Passage in the transatlantic slave trade?
What was the significance of the Middle Passage in the transatlantic slave trade?
Which factor led colonists in Massachusetts Bay to view their government as an extension of God's power?
Which factor led colonists in Massachusetts Bay to view their government as an extension of God's power?
What was one consequence of Bacon's Rebellion for landowners in Virginia?
What was one consequence of Bacon's Rebellion for landowners in Virginia?
What spurred Portugal to engage with the African slave system in the 15th century?
What spurred Portugal to engage with the African slave system in the 15th century?
How did the treatment of slaves change once they arrived in the western hemisphere?
How did the treatment of slaves change once they arrived in the western hemisphere?
What was one result of the homogeneity among the society created by the General Court in Massachusetts Bay?
What was one result of the homogeneity among the society created by the General Court in Massachusetts Bay?
Who led the Stono Rebellion in 1739?
Who led the Stono Rebellion in 1739?
What was a major outcome of the Stono Rebellion?
What was a major outcome of the Stono Rebellion?
Which promise did William Pitt make to the colonists during the French and Indian War?
Which promise did William Pitt make to the colonists during the French and Indian War?
The Proclamation of 1763 aimed to establish a dividing line between whom?
The Proclamation of 1763 aimed to establish a dividing line between whom?
What was the time frame of the French and Indian War?
What was the time frame of the French and Indian War?
What significant step did William Pitt take to turn the tide of the war in favor of England?
What significant step did William Pitt take to turn the tide of the war in favor of England?
What was the primary reason for the tension between the colonists and Native Americans after the French and Indian War?
What was the primary reason for the tension between the colonists and Native Americans after the French and Indian War?
Which event led to the declaration of the French and Indian War?
Which event led to the declaration of the French and Indian War?
Study Notes
Asian Migration Theory
- The theory suggests Native Americans in the Mississippi Valley descended from Asian migrants prior to colonization.
- These migrants developed a hierarchical society with significant mound building practices, indicating religious, economic, and bureaucratic importance.
- Some tribes, such as the Cherokee, returned to an egalitarian lifestyle focusing on hunting and gathering.
Protestant Reformation
- Martin Luther and John Calvin were pivotal figures launching a religious movement away from Catholicism in the 1500s.
- Luther criticized the Church for emphasizing works over faith, advocating for open discourse on doctrine.
- The Reformation prompted social upheavals and significant migrations, particularly by Calvinists who believed in predestination, impacting New England settlement.
Bubonic Plague
- A deadly disease transmitted possibly through fleas from humans or rats during the 1340s.
- Affected both Europe and Asia, contributing to major demographic changes.
Prince Henry the Navigator
- Crown Prince of Portugal in the 1400s, aimed to bypass Muslim traders and access sub-Saharan gold.
- Established a navigational academy that led to the development of the caravel and advancements in navigation using Arab technology.
- Initiated Portugal's exploration in Africa, leading to the discoveries of gold and the slave trade.
Columbian Exchange
- The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas, Europe, and Africa, initiated by Columbus in 1492.
- Resulted in significant ecological impacts and the destruction of millions of lives in the Americas.
Jamestown
- Established in 1607 by the Virginia Company as the first permanent English settlement in North America.
- Aimed to position England favorably against Spain's silver fleets.
- Settlers primarily sought wealth through tobacco cultivation, leading to land expansion and increased demand for unfree labor.
Powhatan
- A Native American leader attempting to consolidate power in the early 1600s in the Chesapeake region.
- Sought to form trade relationships with Europeans but ultimately faced conflict that escalated into prolonged warfare.
Massachusetts Bay Company
- Settled under John Winthrop in 1629-1630 to establish a reformed society after breaks from the Church of England.
- Aimed to create a model community with the highest literacy rates, promoting Puritan ideals.
General Court
- A government structure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the 1600s.
- Governed by the belief that it was an extension of God’s power, crucial in maintaining social homogeneity and overseeing community affairs.
Bacon's Rebellion
- A 1670 colonial uprising led by Nathaniel Bacon against the Virginia government and Native Americans.
- Sparked by land restrictions on indentured servants, leading to heightened tensions and a shift towards slavery as a labor system after the rebellion’s suppression.
Middle Passage
- The forced transport of approximately 12 million African slaves from Africa to the Americas between 1492 and 1880.
- Integral to the Atlantic slave economy, deeply impacting African culture and the demographics of the New World.
Stono Rebellion
- Largest slave revolt in English North America, led by Jemmy and Angolan slaves in 1739.
- Resulted from oppressive conditions in South Carolina, leading to a retraction of freedoms and increased slave control measures following its suppression.
William Pitt
- Prime Minister of England in 1758, focused on managing colonial grievances and improving military efforts in the French and Indian War.
- Infused more resources and troops, successfully turning the tide in favor of England.
Proclamation of 1763
- Issued after the French and Indian War, establishing a boundary between Native lands and colonial expansion.
- Initially met with mixed reactions; while some Native Americans welcomed it, colonists felt restricted and pushed westward regardless.
French and Indian War
- A global conflict from 1755-1763 between France and England, along with their respective allies.
- Stemmed from territorial disputes, leading to France's defeat and withdrawal from North America, limiting Native Americans' political maneuverability.
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Explore the Asian Migration Theory and its implications for the Native American cultural groups in the Mississippi Valley. This quiz covers the historical significance of their hierarchical society and elaborate mound-building practices prior to colonization. Test your knowledge of this vital aspect of American history.
