English Colonies in North America Quiz

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Why did the English start venturing across the Atlantic Ocean to the 'New World' in the 16th-century?

To create lasting colonies for profit (correct)

To seek revenge on the Spanish after the Armada War

To establish colonies for religious freedom

To explore and expand English influence

Which English colony was the first lasting one established in North America, starting in 1607?

Jamestown, Virginia (correct)

Roanoke

Plymouth, Massachusetts

New York

What is the main focus of the text?

The relation between capitalism and environmental crises

The impact of the industrial revolution on technology

The independence of colonized areas post-World War Two

The bourgeoisie's funding of 'apologetic' works (correct)

What was the main motivation behind the establishment of colonies like Jamestown and Plymouth by the English?

Profit for corporations in England Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'nominally' mean in the context of the text?

At least in name Signup and view all the answers

Which event in 1604 led English merchants and shipowners to anticipate profits from establishing colonies in the New World?

End of the Armada War with the Spanish Signup and view all the answers

What type of company was the Virginia Company of London, established in 1606?

For-profit company Signup and view all the answers

How has the capitalist landscape changed due to the industrial revolution?

Technologies for greater productivity have become mandatory Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'apologetic' work according to the text?

A work that makes excuses for certain actions Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical significance of the failed colony at Roanoke before the successful establishment of Jamestown and Plymouth?

It inspired English merchants to seek New World rewards Signup and view all the answers

Why were many areas of the world colonized by Europe and the United States considered 'nominally' independent post-World War Two?

Because they were still influenced by colonial powers Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what scenario is presented involving Donald Trump and a book about him?

Trump refusing to accept a book critical of himself Signup and view all the answers

What strain resulted from the sudden and enormous rise in wages and prices after the Black Death?

Strain due to a rise in wages and prices Signup and view all the answers

What was the increasing stringency of the Statutes of Labourers trying to do?

Force back the rise in wages Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what does 'delved' mean?

Plowed Signup and view all the answers

What activity is associated with the term 'spinning' in the text?

Weaving clothes Signup and view all the answers

In the couplet, 'When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?', what does 'span' mean?

Spun yarn Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'gentleman' refer to in the context provided?

An upper-class man who doesn't have to work Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary way most serfs obtained their food?

Growing it in communal farms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a common practice among serfs in terms of obtaining clothing?

Purchasing clothing with money Signup and view all the answers

Why did most serfs not use money for their transactions?

They had a barter system in place Signup and view all the answers

In what way did serfs primarily obtain dairy products like milk and cheese?

Tended livestock for them Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to the commoners who became town/city dwellers and formed a 'middle class' doing specialized work for the upper classes?

Bourgeoisie Signup and view all the answers

What historical period does Thirsk's description of commoners apply to?

High Middle Ages Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of the Tutsis according to the text?

Shepherds Signup and view all the answers

Who did the United States place at the head of the RPF in Rwanda in October 1990?

Paul Kagame Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the European and US media portraying the Rwandan conflict as an 'ethnic conflict'?

Neo-colonial occupation Signup and view all the answers

What did the Belgians use to help them control Rwanda under colonial rule?

Tutsis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hutu' mean in Rwandan language according to the text?

Farmer Signup and view all the answers

Which country did the RPF attack Rwanda from in 1990?

Uganda Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Most people in Europe during the Middle Ages were serfs who lived a local life, growing food in communal farms and sharing resources without using money.
The term "serf" is used broadly to represent commoners in general, including those who later became bourgeoisie in cities doing specialized work for the upper classes.
The Peasant Revolt of 1381 was influenced by a rise in wages and prices after the Black Death, along with strict labor laws.
The famous couplet by John Ball questions the concept of gentlemen not having to work, referring to the days of Adam and Eve where both worked.
English colonial ventures in the New World in the 16th century were driven by profit rather than religious freedom, with colonies like Jamestown and Plymouth established for economic gains.
The establishment of colonies in North America by the English aimed to replicate the success Spain had with their colonies, leading to the Jamestown and Plymouth settlements.
The Virginia Company of London, chartered in 1606, was a for-profit entity established for economic gains through colonization.
Post-World War Two, many colonized regions gained nominal independence from Europe and the United States, with a focus on profit-driven motives behind colonial efforts.
The Rwandan conflict was misrepresented as an ethnic conflict when it was rooted in neo-colonial occupation and exploitation by external forces, with media narratives overlooking the true causes.

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Test your knowledge on the English colonies established in North America during the 16th and 17th centuries, including the colonies in Jamestown, Virginia and Plymouth, Massachusetts.