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What was the significance of the event in 1619 in Jamestown?
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?
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?
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)?
What was the outcome of the Seven Years' War (also called the French and Indian War)?
What was the significance of the event in 1620 in Plymouth?
What was the significance of the event in 1620 in Plymouth?
What was the primary consequence of the European colonization of North America during this period?
What was the primary consequence of the European colonization of North America during this period?
What sustained the settlers in their struggle to establish the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies?
What sustained the settlers in their struggle to establish the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies?
What was the fate of those who questioned the Puritan leaders' religious teachings?
What was the fate of those who questioned the Puritan leaders' religious teachings?
What was unique about the government of Rhode Island?
What was unique about the government of Rhode Island?
Who founded the community of Providence in 1636?
Who founded the community of Providence in 1636?
What did Roger Williams believe about the individual's conscience?
What did Roger Williams believe about the individual's conscience?
What was the significance of Anne Hutchinson in the context of the Puritan colonies?
What was the significance of Anne Hutchinson in the context of the Puritan colonies?
What was the main economic activity of South Carolina in the 18th century?
What was the main economic activity of South Carolina in the 18th century?
What was a characteristic of North Carolina's economy in the 18th century?
What was a characteristic of North Carolina's economy in the 18th century?
What was the name of the city founded by English colonists and planters from Barbados in 1670?
What was the name of the city founded by English colonists and planters from Barbados in 1670?
Which colony was known for its democratic views and autonomy from British control in the 18th century?
Which colony was known for its democratic views and autonomy from British control in the 18th century?
What type of labor did some farmers in North Carolina use in the 18th century?
What type of labor did some farmers in North Carolina use in the 18th century?
What was the original economic activity of South Carolina before the 18th century?
What was the original economic activity of South Carolina before the 18th century?
What resulted from the ongoing contact between settlers and the indigenous population?
What resulted from the ongoing contact between settlers and the indigenous population?
What was a rare exception to the usual practice of intermarried couples living in the Indian community?
What was a rare exception to the usual practice of intermarried couples living in the Indian community?
What was the policy known as 'salutary neglect'?
What was the policy known as 'salutary neglect'?
What was a major challenge to England's enforcement of trade regulations?
What was a major challenge to England's enforcement of trade regulations?
What was a factor that contributed to England's inability to regulate trade effectively?
What was a factor that contributed to England's inability to regulate trade effectively?
What was a natural consequence of the close economic and cultural ties between England and its colonies?
What was a natural consequence of the close economic and cultural ties between England and its colonies?
What was the result of James's fall from power?
What was the result of James's fall from power?
What was the primary problem between the colonists and England?
What was the primary problem between the colonists and England?
What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on mercantilist policies?
What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on mercantilist policies?
What was the significance of the Navigation Acts?
What was the significance of the Navigation Acts?
What was the outcome of salutary neglect and colonial resistance to regulation?
What was the outcome of salutary neglect and colonial resistance to regulation?
What was the main motivation behind the passage of the act mentioned in the excerpt?
What was the main motivation behind the passage of the act mentioned in the excerpt?
