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Which of the following is a true statement about Puritanism?
Which of the following is a true statement about Puritanism?
- Puritanism attracted few followers among the growing English middle class of merchants and commercial farmers.
- Puritanism was based on a set of religious, political, and social values. (correct)
- Rigorous adherence to social mores for their own sake was a cornerstone of Puritanism.
- Puritans renounced the Calvinist concept of the work ethic.
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the dumping of precious metals from the Americas into European markets?
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the dumping of precious metals from the Americas into European markets?
- The commercial revolution
- Introduction of joint-stock companies (correct)
- Widespread inflation
- Lower standard of living for most Europeans
All of the following were reasons the English were interested in colonization EXCEPT
All of the following were reasons the English were interested in colonization EXCEPT
- The English needed a base from which to attack Spanish treasure ships sailing back to Spain
- English merchants were looking for new markets
- English landlords wanted to import their enclosure movement to the Americas to make money (correct)
- Religious rivalry between Protestant England and Catholic Spain motivated England to establish a Protestant empire in the Americas
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the success of the Spanish in conquering Native American peoples?
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the success of the Spanish in conquering Native American peoples?
In general, Native American groups prior to contact with Europeans
In general, Native American groups prior to contact with Europeans
What was NOT a benefit white Southerners gained after the Civil War?
What was NOT a benefit white Southerners gained after the Civil War?
Which of the following was a common characteristic of Presidents George Washington, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Ulysses S. Grant?
Which of the following was a common characteristic of Presidents George Washington, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Ulysses S. Grant?
Why did Southern governments levy high taxes after the Civil War?
Why did Southern governments levy high taxes after the Civil War?
What aspect of American political behavior is highlighted by nominating and electing war heroes as presidents?
What aspect of American political behavior is highlighted by nominating and electing war heroes as presidents?
Which president among George Washington, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Ulysses S. Grant was not originally from a Southern state?
Which president among George Washington, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Ulysses S. Grant was not originally from a Southern state?
What factor did NOT contribute to more democratic state constitutions after the Civil War?
What factor did NOT contribute to more democratic state constitutions after the Civil War?
Which of the following colonies had tobacco as the most important export commodity in the late seventeenth century?
Which of the following colonies had tobacco as the most important export commodity in the late seventeenth century?
What was the significance of William Penn calling his colony a 'Holy Experiment'?
What was the significance of William Penn calling his colony a 'Holy Experiment'?
The first published poet in the North American colonies was known for writing to George Washington and belonged to which group?
The first published poet in the North American colonies was known for writing to George Washington and belonged to which group?
Which lawmaking body passed 'The Bodies of Liberty' as the first set of laws in the English colonies?
Which lawmaking body passed 'The Bodies of Liberty' as the first set of laws in the English colonies?
Which conflict involved fighting between colonists and Native Americans?
Which conflict involved fighting between colonists and Native Americans?
Who was famous for welcoming people of various faiths in his colony?
Who was famous for welcoming people of various faiths in his colony?
'The Act of Toleration,' which granted religious freedom to most faiths, was passed by which legislative body?
'The Act of Toleration,' which granted religious freedom to most faiths, was passed by which legislative body?
Which state had NO colleges during the early English colonization period, leading young men to go to England for higher education?
Which state had NO colleges during the early English colonization period, leading young men to go to England for higher education?
The House of Burgesses was known as the first lawmaking body because it was located in which colony?
The House of Burgesses was known as the first lawmaking body because it was located in which colony?
What was a significant difference in government structure between royal colonies and charter colonies in the American colonies?
What was a significant difference in government structure between royal colonies and charter colonies in the American colonies?
What was the outcome of King Philip's war against the colonists in New England over land rights?
What was the outcome of King Philip's war against the colonists in New England over land rights?
Which colony in the 1600s was the first to require that each town establish a public primary school?
Which colony in the 1600s was the first to require that each town establish a public primary school?
Why did the planters turn to slave labor after Bacons Rebellion?
Why did the planters turn to slave labor after Bacons Rebellion?
What did Metacom (King Philip) lead a war against in New England?
What did Metacom (King Philip) lead a war against in New England?
What characterized government decisions in royal colonies compared to charter colonies?
What characterized government decisions in royal colonies compared to charter colonies?
Why did Indian resistance to working as laborers not factor into the shift towards enslaved Africans after Bacon's Rebellion?
Why did Indian resistance to working as laborers not factor into the shift towards enslaved Africans after Bacon's Rebellion?
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