Colonial Economic Activities and Native Americans

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Which of the following best describes the economic activity of the Dutch in New Netherlands?

  • Fishing
  • Farming
  • Mining
  • Trade with Indians (correct)

What was the name of the most powerful Native American group in sixteenth-century Florida?

Apalachee

The Headright Policy promised which of the following?

50 acres for anyone paying the passage of an English immigrant to Virginia

Justification from African slavery partly derived from interpretations of a biblical curse placed on Noah. This curse was known as?

<p>Curse of Ham</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did slavery first emerge in Virginia?

<p>The Dutch sold 20 Africans to Virginia colonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jamestown was established in a disastrous location. What proved to be the worst aspect of the location?

<p>Brackish tidal water</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Northwest Passage allegedly promised a water-route to?

<p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What proved to be the salvation of Jamestown?

<p>Tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first permanent European settlement in the current American Southwest?

<p>Santa Fe</p> Signup and view all the answers

The writings of which Spanish missionary most directly led to the development of the Black Legend?

<p>Bartolomé de las Casas</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Dutch used what kind of labor to construct New Amsterdam?

<p>Enslaved Africans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following European countries offered the most religious liberty?

<p>Netherlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

England's so-called 'Golden Age,' that included the works of Shakespeare, occurred under the reign of which monarch?

<p>Elizabeth I</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the late sixteenth century, England went to war with which nation?

<p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expansion of the Iroquois pushed many Algonquian-speaking Indians into the 'middle ground,' located in what region?

<p>Great Lakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Economic Activities

  • The Dutch in New Netherlands primarily engaged in trade with Native Americans.
  • Enslaved Africans were utilized for labor in constructing New Amsterdam, indicating a reliance on forced labor for economic development.

Native American Groups

  • The Apalachee were the most powerful Native American group in sixteenth-century Florida, illustrating the complexity of indigenous societies during that period.

Land Policies and Settlement

  • The Headright Policy in Virginia offered 50 acres of land to anyone who paid for the passage of an English immigrant, encouraging settlement and immigration.
  • Jamestown's location was poorly chosen due to brackish tidal water, leading to health issues among settlers.

Slavery and its Justifications

  • The emergence of slavery in Virginia was marked by the arrival of 20 Africans sold by the Dutch.
  • The justification for African slavery was partly rooted in the biblical Curse of Ham, which was interpreted to condone enslavement.

Economic Crop and Survival

  • Tobacco became the salvation of Jamestown, transforming the colony's economy and ensuring its survival.

Settlement Milestones

  • Santa Fe is recognized as the first permanent European settlement in the American Southwest, highlighting early colonial expansion.

Religious Freedom and European Influence

  • The Netherlands was noted for offering the most religious liberty among European nations, attracting various religious groups seeking refuge.
  • England’s "Golden Age" under Elizabeth I saw significant cultural contributions, including the works of Shakespeare.

Conflicts and Territorial Expansion

  • In the late sixteenth century, England engaged in war with Spain, marking a significant conflict during the era of exploration and colonization.
  • The expansion of the Iroquois resulted in the displacement of Algonquian-speaking Indians into the Great Lakes region, illustrating the dynamic shifts in power and territory among Native groups.

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