Colonial America Quiz

<p>Native Americans retained more power in British North America than in Spanish or French North America. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only property-owning citizens could participate in public life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taverns and public squares (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To gain exclusive control over a particular good or service. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater accumulation of wealth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The journey was perilous and many slaves perished in the cramped and unsanitary conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rice, rather than tobacco, served as the dominant cash crop in South Carolina. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The paradoxical coexistence of expanding rights for some colonists while others remained enslaved. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to retain their traditional territories and lands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Northern colonies had a diverse economic base that relied on industries other than agriculture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The vast plantations and sugar production of the Caribbean Islands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enslaved people and their descendants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reciprocal affection and companionship were the ideal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish a haven for Catholics seeking religious freedom. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spreading heretical ideas that challenged the authority of the church. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Irish, who similarly resisted English rule and conversion to Protestantism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An increase in social equality and the development of a more egalitarian society. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Young male indentured servants from England who worked for a set period to pay off their passage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They lost a significant amount of land through a fraudulent and unjust transaction with the colonists. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A middle-aged woman who was outspoken, independent, or eccentric. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A young married woman who laid low, had many children, and engaged little in the public affairs of the town (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nathaniel Bacon wreaked a good deal of destruction but never succeeded in taking over the colony of Virginia or driving out Governor Berkeley. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building homes modeled on the estates of the English gentry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Despite obstacles, slaves continued to attempt to escape and resist authority. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wealthy colonists sought to exploit indentured servants for personal gain while viewing them as expendable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being part of a large family and having many children to support. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>While slaves faced many obstacles to freedom, they continued to find ways to resist their own enslavement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>English colonies had more regulations governing the treatment of enslaved people than Spanish colonies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited farming opportunities and reliance on the countryside for labor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It facilitated rapid dissemination of news about Columbus's voyages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Songhai empire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced economic prosperity through the rise of the value of the pound. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She served as a bridge between Powhatan and the English leaders, bridging communication and food provisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Puritan families were structured according to religious principles, emphasizing piety and obedience. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freedom remained a central and debated issue even after the execution of Charles I. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complex and multifaceted concept that was subject to ongoing discussion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He supported allowing only priests and other Catholic clergy to read and interpret the Bible. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The French and Dutch were more reliant on Indians for trade, unlike the English who had a more diverse economy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A highly hierarchical society with ingrained inequality across social relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was primarily associated with Catholic countries and not with Protestant countries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generosity was a highly valued social quality, representing a vital aspect of their social structure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The warmer temperatures led to longer growing seasons, encouraging agriculture and subsequently the development of cities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spanish colonies were directly controlled by the Spanish monarchy, without any form of local governance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The French and Dutch primarily focused on trading with Native Americans for fur, while the English sought to displace them to acquire land for agriculture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adverse impact on farming productivity, leading to rural confinement of workers.

Invention that allowed rapid spread of information, including Columbus's explorations.

The Mali Empire was the largest empire before European contact.

Emigration helped address overpopulation and social crises in England.

Served as a mediator, facilitating communication and food exchange.

Differed from England, emphasizing communal and religious values.

Debated idea involving political rights and religious freedoms.

Increased opportunities for settlers and reshaped social structures in England.

Martin Luther believed that not only clergy could read and interpret the Bible.

A married woman traditionally obedient to her husband and community.

Indians had more power with French and Dutch due to the colonizers' dependence on them as trading partners.

A woman independent in speech or estranged from her husband.

Leader who revolted against Virginia's government but did not succeed.

European society was hierarchical, with social inequality embedded in relationships.

Generosity was one of the most valued social qualities among Native Americans.

Actions that triggered rebellion from indentured servants and Native Americans.

Practices of wealthy colonists to mimic British customs.

Christian liberty combined ideas of freedom and servitude to God and existed in Catholic areas.

Slaves frequently attempted to escape despite harsh realities.

Despite Spain's monarchy, Spanish colonies had elected assemblies.

The Medieval Warm Period led to longer growing seasons, aiding agriculture and urban growth in North America.

Differences and similarities between English and Spanish colonies' slavery.

A widowed man often easy to ostracize due to social reliance.

Most men experienced considerable personal independence due to minimal rigid class lines before colonization.

Economic theory advocating government regulation to enhance national power.

A company that had a monopoly on the slave trade in the 17th century.

Many slaves adopted elements of Christianity while maintaining some African beliefs.

Native Americans retained more power in British North America than in Spanish or French territories.

Political ideology promoting participation, especially for property-owning citizens.

Laborers bound by a contract to work for a set number of years in exchange for passage to America.

West African countries made trade deals with early American colonies for goods.

Certain religious communities imposed limits on indentured servants’ work, like on Sundays.

The sea route used to transport enslaved Africans to the Americas.

A method where enslaved individuals were assigned daily tasks to complete.

A former enslaved person who wrote about his experiences and advocated against slavery.

Addressed the rights of Native Americans regarding their land and sovereignty.

Slavery was less integrated into the northern economy than in the southern colonies.

A distinct language and culture of African American communities in the coastal regions of the Southeastern U.S.

A religious revival that led many marginalized groups to join Christian churches.

The Caribbean was a major revenue producer for the British crown in the 18th century.

Marriages where wives were subordinate and divorce was not allowed.

Maryland was established as a refuge for Catholics escaping persecution.

Critics accused her of Antinomianism, prioritizing her judgment over church laws.

English writers claimed Native Americans were barbaric for their refusal to convert.

The availability of free land in North America led to property owners relying on enslaved labor.

Majority of labor in early Virginia tobacco fields was performed by young male indentured servants.

By the 18th century, consumer goods were common in colonial homes.

Indians did not benefit as expected from the Walking Purchase, ending in land loss.