Colonial America Quiz

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What is a proprietary colony?

A colony run by one or more private landowners that retain rights.

What is a royal colony?

A colony administered by a royal governor and council appointed.

Who were the Puritans?

A group of people who grew discontent with the Church of England and worked towards religion.

What is significant about Jamestown?

It was the first permanent English settlement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 1619 in Jamestown?

It was a momentous year in Jamestown and the New World, marking the House of Burgesses, the arrival of slaves, and women. Signup and view all the answers

What was Roanoke?

An established colony in the 1580s, followed by Jamestown in the early 1600s. Signup and view all the answers

What was the climate of the middle colonies like?

Mild. Signup and view all the answers

What was the climate of the northern colonies like?

They are north and have long winters. Signup and view all the answers

What was the climate of the southern colonies like?

Warmest out of all colonies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Middle Passage?

The ways slaves were transported. Signup and view all the answers

What is triangular trade?

A three-way colonial trade route between the Caribbean and the colonies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the plantation system?

A large estate formed by many workers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Enlightenment?

To be freed from superstitions and ignorance of the Middle Ages and embrace reason and experience. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rousseau?

A philosopher who believed humans are naturally good but society makes them bad; you should have the right to rebel. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Hobbes?

A philosopher who stated man is wicked, you have no right to rebel, and advocated for absolute monarchy. Signup and view all the answers

What were Locke's beliefs?

He believed in natural rights and that government should be a social contract between citizens and the government. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Montesquieu?

He believed government needs to be checked to remain in balance and liked the separation of powers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Proprietary Colony

Defined as a colony administered by private landowners who hold governing rights.

Royal Colony

Governed directly by a royal governor and a council appointed by the monarchy.

Puritans

A religious group discontented with the Church of England, aiming to reform its practices.

Jamestown

The first permanent English settlement in America, founded in the early 17th century.

1619

A significant year for Jamestown, marked by the establishment of the House of Burgesses and the introduction of slavery and women.

Roanoke

An early English settlement established in the 1580s, pre-dating Jamestown.

Climate of the Middle Colonies

Characterized by a mild climate, conducive to agriculture.

Climate of the Northern Colonies

Features long winters, which create challenges for agriculture and settlement.

Climate of the Southern Colonies

The warmest climate among all the colonies, favorable for cash crops.

Middle Passage

The sea route used for transporting enslaved Africans to the Americas, often under horrific conditions.

Triangular Trade

A three-way trade route connecting the Caribbean, the American colonies, and Europe, facilitating the exchange of goods and slaves.

Plantation System

An agricultural system involving large estates worked by multiple laborers, often slaves, primarily found in the Southern colonies.

Enlightenment

A movement advocating reason over superstition, encouraging people to challenge traditional beliefs stemming from the Middle Ages.

Rousseau

Philosopher suggesting that humans are innately good, but societal influences corrupt them; he advocated for the right to rebel against unjust authority.

Hobbes

Philosopher asserting that humans are inherently wicked, promoting the idea of absolute monarchy as a means of governance.

Locke

Philosopher known for the concept of natural rights; he supported a government based on social contracts between citizens and the state.

Montesquieu

Advocated for a government structure with checks and balances to prevent tyranny; introduced the idea of separation of powers.

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Test your knowledge on the various aspects of Colonial America, including proprietary and royal colonies, significant settlements like Jamestown and Roanoke, and the climatic conditions of different regions. This quiz covers key events and groups that shaped early American history.