Colonial America Quiz

<p>1624 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic hardship and demands for land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Religious reasons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proprietor or royal colonies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crusade against local tribes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Religious and governance motivations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Land grants to individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Georgia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pennsylvania (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Georgia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhode Island (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New York (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person who owns land or property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system limiting imports to benefit the economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transport imports and exports in a triangular route (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acted as a center for local businesses and discussions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Mayflower (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sugar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system aimed at increasing a nation's wealth through trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A trade route connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A conflict between Native American tribes and colonial settlers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the journey that enslaved Africans endured during the transatlantic slave trade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tobacco, rice, and whale oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manufactured goods and luxuries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enslaved people, rum, and gunpowder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sugar, molasses, and wood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guns, iron, and cloth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They enable countries to cooperate as allies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He believed it was a positive change in his life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His initial optimism turned into fear. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have increased significance in preventing conflicts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused a significant societal transformation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An area with physical or human characteristics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Middle Passage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An economic theory focusing on limiting imports and maximizing exports. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To own land or property. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An organized rebellion or revolt. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of people from various backgrounds and countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trading one good for another. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An environment that contains impurities or dirt. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An economic theory suggesting that governments should limit imports while increasing manufacturing and exports. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The forced journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A variety of people from different countries and backgrounds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trading one good or product for another without using money. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local indigenous people with whom colonists coordinated relations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Someone who owns land or property. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A conflict between the colonists and American Indians led by Metacom. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To seek religious freedom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virginia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited food production due to farming difficulties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Bible and religion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allowed colonists to voice their opinions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607 in Virginia.

A period of extreme hardship and starvation in Jamestown during the winter of 1609, caused by a lack of supplies and food.

The first representative assembly in colonial America, established in 1619 in Virginia. This body had the power to make laws for the colony.

A rebellion of Virginia colonists led by Nathaniel Bacon in 1676, protesting against the government's policies regarding Native Americans and taxes.

A group of Native American tribes in Virginia led by Chief Powhatan, who had conflicts with the English colonists.

During the colonial era, North America exported a wide variety of goods to Europe, including whale oil, lumber, furs, rice, silk, indigo, and tobacco.

In the colonial era, Europe imported goods primarily from North America. These goods included whale oil, lumber, furs, rice, silk, indigo, and tobacco.

Trade routes during the colonial era connected North America, Europe, Africa, and the West Indies. This triangular network involved the exchange of goods and resources.

Africa played a significant role in colonial trade by exporting enslaved people to North America and other goods, such as rum, iron, gunpowder, and tools.

The West Indies, in the colonial era, shipped sugar, molasses, and wood to Britain. These resources were vital for the European economy.

The motivations behind establishing the original colonies in America.

Colonies established by groups seeking freedom to practice their own religion without interference.

Colonies granted to individuals with broad authority by the British Crown.

Colonies directly governed by the British Crown through appointed officials.

The original colonies were established for a variety of reasons, including seeking religious freedom, economic opportunity, and escape from persecution.

A specific area with shared characteristics, like physical features or how people live.

The owner of land or property.

Having many different people from various countries and backgrounds.

Trading goods or products without using money.

An economic idea from the 1600s-1700s, where governments focused on increasing manufacturing and exports, especially to colonies.

A trade pattern in the 1600s-1700s connecting the 13 colonies, Europe, Africa, and the West Indies.

A forced journey of enslaved Africans from West Africa to the West Indies, part of the triangular trade.

The 13 colonies were divided into three sections: New England, Middle, and Southern.

A system of exchange where goods or services are traded directly for other goods or services without using money.

To send goods or services from one country to another for sale.

To bring goods or services into a country from another country for sale or use.

A treaty helps prevent wars by establishing agreements between nations, fostering cooperation and alliances.

Equiano initially felt a temporary sense of relief when told he would be taken to work for white people, but his feelings changed as he realized he was afraid of them.

The Great Awakening was a period of religious revivalism in the American colonies that led to significant social and political changes.

To look at something closely.

To study something carefully.

A revolt or rebellion.

A conflict between colonists and American Indians in 1637, led by Metacom.

An agreement, usually between nations.

Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware were known as the Southern Colonies. They were characterized by large plantations, a focus on agriculture (especially tobacco and rice), and a significant slave population.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware were collectively known as the Middle Colonies. These colonies were diverse with a mix of agriculture, trade, and industry. They had strong connections to both the Southern and Northern colonies.

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire were the New England Colonies. They were largely established by Puritan settlers who valued religion and education. Their economy centered around fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.

Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe, a British philanthropist and soldier. He envisioned Georgia as a haven for debtors and a buffer against Spanish Florida.

The first permanent English settlement in North America was Jamestown, located in Virginia. It was established in 1607 by the Virginia Company of London.

A building in colonial towns that served as a place of worship, but also as a center for community gatherings, town meetings, and local business discussions.

The ship that transported the Pilgrims, a group of English settlers seeking religious freedom, to America in 1620.

Puritans emphasized strict religious practice, disliked different faiths, and aimed to create a community based on their interpretation of the Bible.

Colonists valued local decision-making and voiced opinions, but Britain ultimately controlled broader governance.

Farming was challenging due to climate, so shipping and trading became crucial to the economy.

Education focused on the Bible and reading, often using hornbooks for teaching.