Colonial American Society Quiz

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

<p>The creation of a more egalitarian society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Young male indentured servants from England (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Were found in many colonial residents' homes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A middle-aged woman who was outspoken, economically independent, or estranged from her husband (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was based on a combination of factors, including gender, social status, and economic independence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A man who lost his job and became reliant on community support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women were expected to be subservient to men and the community. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was a charismatic leader who fought for the rights of the oppressed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights their admiration for British culture and social hierarchy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a multifaceted phenomenon involving various forms of resistance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slaves in English colonies were primarily of African origin, while those in Spanish colonies were from various backgrounds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It made it possible to print and distribute news of Columbus's discoveries to a wider audience. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were tied to their land due to the limited availability of agricultural opportunities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It allowed England to deal with its social crisis caused by excess population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Religious liberty and freedom from persecution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Puritan families were more patriarchal, with the husband holding more power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emerged due to the increasing emphasis on individual rights and freedoms in English society. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spanish colonies enforced a ban on slave marriages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to legal representation in court. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The return of Charles II as king. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free Black men had the right to sue and testify in court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Labor shortages created a demand for a more permanent solution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It eliminated religious toleration due to economic beliefs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were able to gain control over significant land holdings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The government should regulate economic activity to promote national power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It demanded that more slaves be freed than the Catholic Church. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The slave trade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many slaves blended elements of Christianity with their traditional beliefs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They retained more power than in Spanish or French territories. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All citizens, regardless of economic status, should actively participate in public life. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thousands of indentured servants were freed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They frequently fought wars with Native populations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The establishment of lucrative trade deals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor conditions on board ships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contradictions between liberty and enslavement existed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to traditional land occupation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited reliance on enslaved labor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Enslaved and formerly enslaved people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A language spoken by enslaved Africans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shorter growing seasons negatively affected farming and agricultural workers were mainly in rural areas.

Johannes Gutenberg’s invention allowed faster spread of news, including Columbus's explorations.

The Songhai Empire was the largest empire in West Africa before European contact.

Many settlers left England for America seeking more opportunities; this also benefited the English crown economically.

Pocahontas served as an intermediary, transporting food and messages between Powhatan and the English.

The family structure in Puritan colonies in America was significantly different from that in England.

During the seventeenth century, freedom was a debated concept in England, evolving beyond just political rights.

The beheading of Charles I sparked debates about freedom and the political landscape in England.

A woman who is obedient to her husband and community, often engaging little in public life.

A woman who is independent or estranged from her husband and who speaks her mind.

He led a revolt in Virginia, destroying property but failed to take control of the colony.

Wealthy colonists imitated British customs like education for daughters and home designs.

Despite oppression, slaves attempted to escape and resist authority, contrary to acceptance of bondage.

Differences between slavery in English and Spanish colonies revealed varied practices and social structures.

A man who is isolated, dependent on community, making him vulnerable to exclusion.

In Puritan marriages, reciprocal affection and companionship were ideal; divorce was not allowed.

Maryland was established as a refuge for Catholics seeking freedom.

A man who maintains good relations with neighbors and avoids conflicts.

Critics accused Anne Hutchinson of antinomianism, putting her judgment above church teachings.

English writers compared Native Americans to the Irish due to perceived barbarism.

The abundance of land in North America led to property owners using enslaved workers.

Young male indentured servants from England performed the majority of labor in tobacco fields.

By the eighteenth century, consumer goods were found in many colonial residents’ homes.

Indians did not benefit from the Walking Purchase; they lost land access in Pennsylvania.

By the eighteenth century, slaves had fewer chances to gain freedom compared to earlier times.

The Anglican Church was more likely to demand the freeing of slaves than the Catholic Church of Spain.

After Nathaniel Bacon’s death, slaves in the English colonies gained more legal recourse to obtain freedom.

Unlike Spanish colonies, English colonies allowed slave marriages to happen.

Free Black men could sue and testify in court but faced many restrictions, like military service without loyalty oaths.

England's mid-seventeenth century expansion was sparked by the return of Charles II as king.

The wealthiest families benefited from control over vast lands and fur trade in New Netherland.

African slavery replaced indentured servitude in Chesapeake due to fears of worker shortages in England.

Economic theory where government regulates activity to promote national power.

Had a monopoly on the slave trade from Africa to the Americas.

Many New World slaves adopted Christianity while retaining African beliefs.

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

Political idea emphasizing property-owning citizens' participation in public life.

Common sites for political debates in 18th-century America included taverns and public squares.

Laborers contracted to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage.

Colonies served as sources of raw materials for the mother country.

The majority of enslaved people died during the Middle Passage across the Atlantic.

Slaveowners in South Carolina were generally wealthier than in other southern colonies, primarily growing rice.

Equiano's life emphasized that slavery was an expanding institution in the 18th century.

Pontiac claimed the right for Indians to occupy their traditional lands.

Slavery was less integrated into the northern colonies due to the absence of a cash crop.

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

Enslaved and formerly enslaved people joined Christian churches in large numbers during the Great Awakening.

Gullah is a unique cultural and linguistic heritage developed by enslaved Africans in the coastal Southern USA.