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The Franciscan order played an instrumental role in the settlement of which Spanish colony in North America?
The Franciscan order played an instrumental role in the settlement of which Spanish colony in North America?
New Mexico
The English defeat of the ______ Nation opened up thousands of acres for tobacco production in Virginia.
The English defeat of the ______ Nation opened up thousands of acres for tobacco production in Virginia.
Powhatan
Generally, what was women's status in Virginia in the 1630s and 1640s?
Generally, what was women's status in Virginia in the 1630s and 1640s?
They benefited from a positive gender balance (more women than men).
What finally brought an end to Bacon's Rebellion?
What finally brought an end to Bacon's Rebellion?
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______ million people from West and Central Africa were forcibly transported to the Americas between 1500 and 1866.
______ million people from West and Central Africa were forcibly transported to the Americas between 1500 and 1866.
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What caused the Yamasees to grow nervous enough to strike out against their one-time Carolinian allies?
What caused the Yamasees to grow nervous enough to strike out against their one-time Carolinian allies?
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What finally united the Carolina colonists?
What finally united the Carolina colonists?
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What did Juan de Oñate expect to find in 'new' Mexico?
What did Juan de Oñate expect to find in 'new' Mexico?
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The Spaniards who had settled in New Mexico engaged in which of the following pursuits? (Select all that apply)
The Spaniards who had settled in New Mexico engaged in which of the following pursuits? (Select all that apply)
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To lure settlers, Georgia's founders offered them which of the following? (Select all that apply)
To lure settlers, Georgia's founders offered them which of the following? (Select all that apply)
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When there was discussion of abandoning the 'worthless' colony of New Mexico, who insisted that the Spanish remain there?
When there was discussion of abandoning the 'worthless' colony of New Mexico, who insisted that the Spanish remain there?
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As tobacco production slowed in Virginia in the 1630s and 1640s, what took its place? (Select all that apply)
As tobacco production slowed in Virginia in the 1630s and 1640s, what took its place? (Select all that apply)
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In 1715 the ______ Nation attacked English settlements in the Carolinas because they feared that the English would seek to enslave them.
In 1715 the ______ Nation attacked English settlements in the Carolinas because they feared that the English would seek to enslave them.
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What was Oñate's fate?
What was Oñate's fate?
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Although Georgia's founders initially outlawed ______, they eventually relented under pressure from settlers.
Although Georgia's founders initially outlawed ______, they eventually relented under pressure from settlers.
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Why was control of Florida so important to the Spanish?
Why was control of Florida so important to the Spanish?
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After the Yamasee War, the regional slave trade ______.
After the Yamasee War, the regional slave trade ______.
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Which of the following statements about enslaved Native Americans in New Mexico is true?
Which of the following statements about enslaved Native Americans in New Mexico is true?
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Popé's uprising is best described as ______.
Popé's uprising is best described as ______.
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The primary objective of mercantilism was to foster a negative balance of trade.
The primary objective of mercantilism was to foster a negative balance of trade.
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The winter of 1609–1610 in Jamestown was marked by which of the following?
The winter of 1609–1610 in Jamestown was marked by which of the following?
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An epidemic of ______ decimated the Puebloan population in the 1600s.
An epidemic of ______ decimated the Puebloan population in the 1600s.
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Supporters of mercantilism believed that ______.
Supporters of mercantilism believed that ______.
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The Virginia Company of London was a ____ ____ Company.
The Virginia Company of London was a ____ ____ Company.
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What is one reason for the growing anger among the Puebloans toward the Spanish?
What is one reason for the growing anger among the Puebloans toward the Spanish?
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What were headrights?
What were headrights?
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When did the last major rising of the Powhatan confederacy occur?
When did the last major rising of the Powhatan confederacy occur?
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Which monarch was restored to the English throne in 1660?
Which monarch was restored to the English throne in 1660?
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By the 1660s, which of the following problems beset colonists in the Chesapeake region? (Select all that apply)
By the 1660s, which of the following problems beset colonists in the Chesapeake region? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following marked Chesapeake society after 1690? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following marked Chesapeake society after 1690? (Select all that apply)
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What role did colonies play in mercantilism? (Select all that apply)
What role did colonies play in mercantilism? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following plagued early Jamestown?
Which of the following plagued early Jamestown?
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Which of the following changes after 1680 caused planters to shift to investing more heavily in enslaved Blacks than in white indentured servants? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following changes after 1680 caused planters to shift to investing more heavily in enslaved Blacks than in white indentured servants? (Select all that apply)
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By the late seventeenth century, the majority of Africans who were sold into slavery were ______.
By the late seventeenth century, the majority of Africans who were sold into slavery were ______.
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The Middle Passage resulted in which of the following? (Check all that apply)
The Middle Passage resulted in which of the following? (Check all that apply)
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In what ways did new laws in the Chesapeake encourage racism?
In what ways did new laws in the Chesapeake encourage racism?
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Study Notes
Colonial Expansion and Settlement
- The Franciscan order played a crucial role in the Spanish colonization of New Mexico.
- The English defeat of the Powhatan Nation in Virginia opened up land for tobacco production.
- Women's status in Virginia during the 1630s and 1640s was favorable due to a positive gender balance.
- Bacon's Rebellion ended when Bacon died.
- Approximately 12.5 million people from West and Central Africa were forcibly transported to the Americas between 1500 and 1866.
- The Yamasee Nation attacked English settlements in the Carolinas, fearing enslavement by the English.
- Juan de Oñate expected to find vast wealth in "new" Mexico.
- Spanish settlers in New Mexico engaged in farming and husbandry.
- Georgia's founders offered land, tools, and supplies to attract settlers.
- Franciscan missionaries convinced the Spanish king to maintain a presence in New Mexico.
- Corn and cattle production replaced tobacco production in Virginia during the 1630s and 1640s.
- Fear of the Spanish, French, and Native Americans ultimately united the Carolina colonists.
- Control of Florida was crucial for the Spanish to protect trade from European rivals along the Atlantic coast.
- Oñate was removed from authority and charged with mismanagement and abusing Native Americans.
- While initially outlawing slavery, Georgia's founders eventually relented under pressure from settlers.
- The Yamasee War led to a near end to the regional slave trade.
- Spaniards purchased enslaved women and children from other native peoples in New Mexico.
- Popé's uprising was the most successful pan-Native American uprising in North American history.
- The primary objective of mercantilism was not to foster a negative balance of trade.
- The winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown was characterized by starvation and martial law.
- A smallpox epidemic decimated the Puebloan population in the 1600s.
- Supporters of mercantilism believed that establishing colonies would allow European nations to maintain a favorable balance of trade.
- The Virginia Company of London was a Joint Stock Company.
- Spanish exploitation of Puebloan labor led to growing anger among the Puebloans.
- Headrights were land grants given to encourage immigration in the Chesapeake region.
- The last major rising of the Powhatan confederacy occurred in 1644.
- Charles II was restored to the English throne in 1660.
- Chesapeake colonists faced problems like dropping tobacco prices in the 1660s.
- Chesapeake society after 1690 witnessed political cooperation between new arrivals and existing leaders in Virginia, along with shared power between Catholics and Protestants in Maryland.
- Colonies played a crucial role in mercantilism by providing raw materials, purchasing finished goods, and providing markets for financial services.
- Early Jamestown was plagued by settlers' unwillingness to work.
- After 1680, planters shifted their investment towards enslaved Blacks over white indentured servants due to slaveholders' entitlement to their enslaved people's children and the decreasing number of white indentured servants.
- The Middle Passage led to the death of 15 out of every 85 Africans during the journey and resulted in horrific conditions for enslaved Africans.
- New laws in the Chesapeake encouraged racism by promoting white privilege and creating a hierarchy based on race.
- By the late seventeenth century, the majority of Africans who were sold into slavery were captives specifically taken prisoner to be enslaved.
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Explore the significant events and impacts of colonial expansion in America. This quiz covers topics such as the role of the Franciscan order, conflicts with Native nations, and the socio-economic factors in colonies like Virginia and New Mexico. Test your knowledge on the transformation during this pivotal era in history.
