Colonial America: 1607-1754
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What was the significance of the event in 1619 in Jamestown?

  • It was the year King Philip's War began.
  • It marked the establishment of the first New England colony.
  • It was the year Dutch traders sold the first Africans in the English colonies. (correct)
  • It was the year the British captured New Amsterdam.
  • What was the main concern of Reverend John White, as expressed in The Planter's Plea?

  • The treatment of Native Americans by European colonizers.
  • The expansion of the British colonies in North America.
  • The economic viability of the colonies.
  • The development of a pious and just society in the colonies. (correct)
  • What was the primary motivation for European migration to the Americas during the 17th and 18th centuries?

  • To establish a pious and just society.
  • To spread Christianity among Native Americans.
  • To escape persecution and establish a new life.
  • To seek economic opportunities and improve their standard of living. (correct)
  • What was the outcome of the Seven Years' War (also called the French and Indian War)?

    <p>The British gained control of most of North America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the event in 1620 in Plymouth?

    <p>It was the year the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth and founded the first New England colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the European colonization of North America during this period?

    <p>The significant impact on the environment and Native American populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sustained the settlers in their struggle to establish the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies?

    <p>Strong religious convictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of those who questioned the Puritan leaders' religious teachings?

    <p>They were banished from the Bay colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the government of Rhode Island?

    <p>It allowed people of different religions to worship freely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the community of Providence in 1636?

    <p>Roger Williams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Roger Williams believe about the individual's conscience?

    <p>It was beyond the control of any civil or church authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Anne Hutchinson in the context of the Puritan colonies?

    <p>She was a dissident who questioned the doctrines of the Puritan authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main economic activity of South Carolina in the 18th century?

    <p>Growing rice on large plantations worked by enslaved Africans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of North Carolina's economy in the 18th century?

    <p>Development of small, self-sufficient tobacco farms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the city founded by English colonists and planters from Barbados in 1670?

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

    Which colony was known for its democratic views and autonomy from British control in the 18th century?

    <p>North Carolina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of labor did some farmers in North Carolina use in the 18th century?

    <p>Both indentured servants and enslaved Africans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original economic activity of South Carolina before the 18th century?

    <p>Trading furs and providing food for the West Indies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resulted from the ongoing contact between settlers and the indigenous population?

    <p>Cultural exchanges, particularly along the western frontier of the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a rare exception to the usual practice of intermarried couples living in the Indian community?

    <p>The marriage between Pocahontas and John Rolfe in Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the policy known as 'salutary neglect'?

    <p>A policy of lax enforcement of trade regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major challenge to England's enforcement of trade regulations?

    <p>The long distance between England and its colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a factor that contributed to England's inability to regulate trade effectively?

    <p>The corruption of colonial agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a natural consequence of the close economic and cultural ties between England and its colonies?

    <p>A natural trading partnership between England and its colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of James's fall from power?

    <p>The colonies operated under separate charters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary problem between the colonists and England?

    <p>Regulation of trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on mercantilist policies?

    <p>Mercantilist policies remained in force but were not effectively enforced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Navigation Acts?

    <p>They regulated trade between England and colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of salutary neglect and colonial resistance to regulation?

    <p>The colonies operated independently until 1763</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main motivation behind the passage of the act mentioned in the excerpt?

    <p>To raise revenue for the British monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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