Give Me Liberty Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What happened in King Philip's War (1675)?

King Philip and his forces attacked nearly forty-five New England towns; the settlers counterattacked in 1676, breaking the Indians' power.

The spread of what led settlers to turn to slavery over indentured servants?

tobacco

Why was slavery developed slowly in the New World?

Slaves were expensive and their death rate was high in the seventeenth century.

Why were black slaves/servants preferred over white or Indian workers?

Disease killed off the Indians and white indentured servants were no longer willing to do the backbreaking work required on the sugar plantations. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Virginia House of Burgesses decree in 1667?

Religious conversion did not release a slave from bondage. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nathaniel Bacon rebel?

Because the government was controlled by wealthy planters, and freemen like him became increasingly militant. Signup and view all the answers

What happened immediately after Bacon's Rebellion?

Bacon scattered the House of Burgesses and set up his own legislature called Bacon's Assembly. Signup and view all the answers

Who were a majority of Bacon's followers?

Free African American men Signup and view all the answers

What did the Virginian men do to the black free men for revolting?

enslaved them all Signup and view all the answers

Why were all blacks enslaved and not just some of them?

It was believed that enslaving one African American would eventually lead to the enslavement of all, as a means to maintain control. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Glorious Revolution in 1688 establish?

parliamentary supremacy and secured the Protestant succession to the throne. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lords of Trade oversee?

colonial affairs, but the colonies were not interested in obeying London. Signup and view all the answers

What did James II do to create wealth from 1686 to 1689?

created a supercolony of New England. Signup and view all the answers

What resulted in America after the Glorious Revolution in England?

the reestablishment of former colonial governments. Signup and view all the answers

What was Leisler's rise and fall to power?

Jacob Leisler took control of New York after the Glorious Revolution, leading to division along ethnic and economic lines, and was later hanged. Signup and view all the answers

When did the Salem Witch Trials occur?

1691 Signup and view all the answers

What was the punishment for witchcraft?

execution Signup and view all the answers

How many women and men were hanged for witchcraft?

14 women and five men Signup and view all the answers

Who were the largest group of newcomers from the European continent?

Germans, 110,000 of them. Signup and view all the answers

Indian communities were ___ integrated into the British imperial system.

well Signup and view all the answers

What cities were important, though they were small and very few of them?

port cities, like Philadelphia. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

King Philip's War

King Philip's War (1675) saw attacks on approximately 45 New England towns by Native Americans, with settlers launching a counterattack in 1676, effectively ending Native power in the region.

Shift to Slavery

The rise of tobacco cultivation contributed to a shift from indentured servitude to slavery, as demand for labor increased.

Early Slavery Development

Slavery developed slowly in the New World due to the high cost of slaves and their significant death rate during the seventeenth century.

Preference for Black Slaves

Disease significantly reduced Native populations, and white indentured servants were unwilling to work in challenging conditions on sugar plantations, leading to a reliance on African slaves.

Virginia House of Burgesses 1667

The Virginia House of Burgesses decreed that religious conversion did not free a slave from bondage, establishing a crucial legal precedent.

Nathaniel Bacon's Rebellion

Nathaniel Bacon rebelled against the wealthy planters controlling the government, as disenfranchised freemen became increasingly militant.

Aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion

Following his rebellion, Bacon disbanded the House of Burgesses and established his own legislature, which lasted a year and enacted reforms, including expanded voting rights and reduced governor power, until quashed by an English army.

Followers of Bacon

A significant proportion of Bacon's supporters were free African American men, highlighting racial dynamics in colonial resistance.

Consequences for Free Black Men

Following the revolt, free African American men were enslaved, reflecting a shift towards systemic racial slavery.

Rationale for Total Enslavement

Enslaving all black individuals eliminated the need for laws to restrict freedom and prevented the potential of organized revolts from free blacks aiding enslaved individuals.

Glorious Revolution of 1688

The Glorious Revolution established parliamentary supremacy and ensured the Protestant succession to the English throne.

Lords of Trade

Lords of Trade managed colonial affairs, but colonies showed resistance to comply with directives from London.

Supercolony of New England

James II created a supercolony from 1686 to 1689 to consolidate wealth and control over New England.

Post-Revolution in America

After the Glorious Revolution, former colonial governments were reestablished, restoring pre-revolutionary political structures.

Jacob Leisler's Leadership

Jacob Leisler, a Calvinist, seized control of New York post-Glorious Revolution, leading to divisions along ethnic and economic lines. His subsequent execution marked a continued polarization of New York politics.

Salem Witch Trials

The Salem Witch Trials occurred in 1691, leading to numerous accusations of witchcraft.

Witchcraft Punishments

Execution was the punishment for those found guilty of witchcraft during the trials.

Accused Individuals

A total of 14 women and five men were hanged for witchcraft, exemplifying the social panic of the time.

Immigrant Groups

Germans were the largest group of newcomers from the European continent, numbering around 110,000.

Integration of Indian Communities

Indian communities were well integrated into the British imperial system, indicating a complex relationship between Indigenous groups and colonial authorities.

Important Port Cities

Despite their small size, port cities such as Philadelphia played significant roles in trade and the economic landscape of the colonies.

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Explore key concepts from Chapter 3 of 'Give Me Liberty'. This quiz includes important historical events such as King Philip's War and the development of slavery in the New World. Test your knowledge of these pivotal moments in American history.