Colonial American History Quiz

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What is the primary goal of the Tolerance Act?

  • To restrict immigration
  • To promote religious freedom (correct)
  • To establish a national religion
  • To regulate trade between colonies

Which group is known for seeking religious freedoms in America?

  • Loyalists
  • Federalists
  • Royalists
  • Puritans (correct)

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

  • To create a framework for self-governance (correct)
  • To establish an economic alliance
  • To outline military strategies
  • To declare independence from England

What does the term 'domination' refer to in social contexts?

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Which of the following defines racism?

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What term is used to describe an agreement signed by people?

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Which of the following best defines 'Persecution'?

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What does 'Religious Tolerance' mean?

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What type of colony is governed by individuals appointed by the King?

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Which term refers to a cultural group and language associated with German immigrants in America?

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Pilgrim

Someone who travels and settles mainly for religious purposes in new places.

Persecution

Horrible or unfair treatment of someone or a group.

Compact

An agreement signed by people.

General Court

A legislative and administrative agency.

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Religious Tolerance

The acceptance of different religions and their practices.

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Tolerance Act

Laws promoting religious freedom, often enacted to protect specific religious groups from persecution.

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Indigo

A blue dye derived from a plant, historically a valuable cash crop in colonial America.

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Triangular Trade

The system of buying, selling, and transporting enslaved people, primarily across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Racism

A group of people who believe in the superiority of their own race over others, often leading to discrimination and prejudice.

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Constitution

A written document outlining the fundamental rules and regulations of a government or society.

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Study Notes

Colonial American History

  • Toleration: A policy of allowing different religious views or beliefs
  • Act of Toleration: English law granting religious freedom to certain groups.
  • Pilgrims: Individuals who sought religious freedom.
  • Mayflower Compact: An agreement signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims regarding self-government.
  • Puritans: Religious group that aimed for religious reform.
  • Jamestown: Established in 1607, it was an early English settlement in North America.
  • 1700s: The 18th century.
  • Quakers: A religious group advocating for religious tolerance and equality.
  • Pennsylvania: A colony established on principles of religious freedom by William Penn
  • Cash Crops: Agricultural products primarily grown for profit (e.g., tobacco, cotton)
  • Indentured Servants: Individuals who worked for a set period in exchange for passage to the colonies.
  • Slavery: The practice of owning and controlling people as property.
  • Slave Codes: Regulations established in the Colonies governing slavery
  • Deprived: Denied rights, opportunities or essential needs.
  • Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
  • Constitution: A written document outlining the fundamental principles and laws of a government or state.

Additional Terms

  • Indigenous Peoples: The original inhabitants of a land
  • Gender: Societal distinctions based on sex.
  • Ethnic: Relating to large groups of people classified according to their national origin, or distinctive cultural features.

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