History Quiz: Key Concepts and Figures

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What is the main focus of contingency in the study of history?

Understanding multiple future possibilities (correct)

Evaluating the outcomes of teleological views

Assessing historical events without bias

History has a predetermined path

Which theme does not belong to the four central themes discussed?

Scientific Revolution

Commerce

Philosophy (correct)

Religion

Which individual played a significant role in adapting Christianity during the Byzantine era?

Constantine (correct)

Jesus

The Pope

Mohammed

What was the primary motivation behind the Crusades according to Pope Urban?

Liberating the holy land (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant unexpected result of the Crusades?

Discovery of new trade routes (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did geography impact the spread of Christianity?

It facilitated movement through Constantinople. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which two cities are considered the holy cities of Islam?

Medina and Mecca (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the evolution of trade routes primarily emerge from?

Geographical struggles and needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Sepulveda's stance on the treatment of indigenous people?

He advocated for their enslavement to continue. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Solon contribute to ancient Greece's political landscape?

He laid the groundwork for democracy and reformed citizenship. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the form of government ruled by a small group of people?

Oligarchy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the Roman Republican government?

A government influenced by the aristocracy and a Senate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which document limited the powers of King John in England?

Magna Carta (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a theocracy?

Government by religious authorities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of social structure, who were the patricians in Rome?

The wealthy class. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Cleisthenes contribute to the structure of government in Athens?

He established direct democracy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Indian Ocean in trade?

It was a key connecting route for Asia and Africa. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the products traded from Africa?

Gold, coffee, salt, and slaves. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Black Death impact European society long-term?

It resulted in greater economic opportunities and questioning of traditional beliefs. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant outcomes of the Renaissance?

The emergence of individualism and humanism. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo known for during the Scientific Revolution?

Being a strong proponent of heliocentrism. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What innovations did the printing press contribute to society?

Increased literacy and dissemination of ideas. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Christopher Columbus's main goal for his voyage?

To find a new route to India for trade. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Mediterranean considered a key trade zone during the Commercial Revolution?

It connected the most prominent regions of trade. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were the Three 'Gs' that motivated Western Europe's exploration during the Commercial Revolution?

Gold, God, and Glory. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Ottoman Empire expanding its control over Constantinople?

Increase in taxes and prices for resources. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What title did Columbus earn after returning to Spain due to his efforts in the Americas?

Admiral of the Seas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mundus Novus' refer to in the context of early exploration?

New World (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Columbian Exchange for the indigenous populations?

Massive decline in population due to disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish in 1494?

It created a border that favored Spain over Portugal. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the encomienda system?

A labor system that required natives to work without compensation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Black Legend' refer to in the context of Columbus?

The negative portrayal of his treatment of natives. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the 'rules of engagement' established by the Pope aim to address?

Conduct of Christian rulers in pagan lands. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What major impact did European diseases have on the indigenous populations after contact?

They decimated much of the local population. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Columbus perceive the land he discovered upon arriving in the Americas?

As a part of Asia, specifically China. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of missionaries during the cycle of conquest?

To spread Christianity and convert natives. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Bacon's Rebellion?

To protest against the lack of protection from native raids. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population were part of the landed gentry?

6% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which belief was associated with the hierarchical structure in society?

Providential hierarchy from God (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Bacon's Rebellion on the policies regarding the labor force?

Shift towards racialized slavery for labor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Lord Berkeley play during Bacon's Rebellion?

Governor of Virginia defending the establishment (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which group was NOT part of the coalition in Bacon's Declaration of the People of Virginia?

Natives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What geographical move did people begin to make when arable land became scarce?

Further inland (C) Signup and view all the answers

What event signaled the end of Bacon's Rebellion?

Bacon's death due to illness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the advantages of having slaves?

They did not speak English. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation for settling in the New England Colonies?

Religious freedom. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Mayflower Compact establish for the colony?

Self-governance and loyalty to the king. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one unique feature of the colony of Maryland?

It was founded by Catholics. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Puritans view the Anglican Church?

As too aligned with Catholicism. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the Pilgrims to leave the Netherlands?

Increased Dutch influence on their beliefs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Great Migration?

The dispersal of Puritans to various colonies. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the creation of the Georgia colony?

To provide a refuge for the poor and reform criminals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which group established the Act of Toleration in Maryland?

Calverts to protect Catholics. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements accurately describes the early government of Carolina?

It was governed by the Fundamental Constitutions authored by John Locke. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the government established in Massachusetts?

A theocratic government. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What economic activity was predominantly associated with South Carolina?

Farming cash crops like rice and indigo (D) Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the Mystic Massacre against the Pequot tribe?

The killing of a colonial leader in Pequot territory (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was John Winthrop and what did he advocate for?

A puritan leader envisioning the city of Boston as a religious beacon. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of King Philip's War?

It led to the destruction of colonial economies and populations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were Blue Laws in the Massachusetts colony?

Legislation regulating moral behavior based on religious principles. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which colony was known for its lack of port cities and a struggling economy, despite attracting settlers for farmland?

North Carolina (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Squanto play in the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags?

He assisted in fostering peace between both groups. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Covenant Faith for the Pilgrims?

It represented a belief in community and divine accountability. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary demographic impact of epidemic diseases on Native American populations?

Significant population decline among Native Americans (D) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the Puritans during the Salem Witch Trials?

Religious fanaticism and power struggles (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Roger Williams differ from other Puritans?

He believed in religious freedom and native land rights (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the patriarchal society of the Pilgrims?

Men were the primary decision-makers in families. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Squanto play in the relationship between colonists and Native Americans?

He acted as a mediator and interpreter for the Wampanoag tribe. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary motivation for the establishment of the southern colonies?

Obtaining wealth through plantations (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Treaty of Hartford was a consequence of which tragic event?

The Mystic Massacre of the Pequot tribe (A) Signup and view all the answers

What led to Anne Hutchinson's banishment from Massachusetts Bay?

Her biblical teachings and informal meetings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What unique characteristic did Thomas Hooker’s colony in Connecticut have?

It established a written constitution (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributed to the struggles experienced in Jamestown?

Diseases and lack of workers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated settlers in North Carolina to establish themselves in that area earlier on?

Seeking clear land from Virginia due to agricultural needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Dutch in establishing New Netherlands?

To establish a lucrative trade system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What law was enacted in England that allowed wealthy individuals to purchase land, impacting colonization?

Enclosure Movement (B) Signup and view all the answers

How was the Virginia House of Burgesses significant to Jamestown?

It created a stable representative government (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the patroon system in the Dutch colonies?

A system where nobles received land in exchange for labor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What system provided each new arrival with land in order to promote colonization in the New World?

Headright System (A) Signup and view all the answers

What major change occurred when New Amsterdam was captured by the English?

It was renamed New York City (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event characterized the relationship between the Powhatans and the English settlers?

Territorial disputes and interactions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Pennsylvania from other colonies at the time?

It emphasized religious equality and lacked social hierarchy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which quality is emphasized in Quaker beliefs?

Silence and simplicity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor led to the shift from indentured servants to the use of African slaves in colonial America?

High mortality rates and labor shortages (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the Middle Passage on enslaved Africans?

Brutal treatment and high mortality rates (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the establishment of New Hampshire?

To form a fishing colony (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant societal impact resulted from the introduction of slavery in America?

The establishment of a plantation economy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role did John Wheelwright play in the founding of New Hampshire?

He led a group with similar beliefs to Anne Hutchinson (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did King James I's policies affect Virginia?

Royal control over the colony (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common characteristic of the New England colonies?

The presence of many outcast groups (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the triangle trade in the Atlantic slave trade?

It involved the exchange of products and enslaved people among continents (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the differences between the Virginia colony and New England colonies?

The distribution of enslaved people (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Restoration Colonies' relation to King Charles II?

They were founded during the monarchy's restoration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the laws enacted to support slavery in the colonies?

Durable and pervasively oppressive structures of enslavement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What geographic features of DelMarva influenced its agricultural capability?

Fertile soils and navigable rivers (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relationship of Virginia's geography to settlement patterns?

Proximity to water sources encouraged plantation farming in low areas. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What principle does the Great Law of Peace emphasize?

Unity and peaceful coexistence (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which role did women play in the Oneida society?

They had the power to veto treaties and declare war. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Leisler Rebellion in New York?

New York established a representative government. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the concept of 'Seventh Generation' in Oneida culture?

Consider future generations in decision-making. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the English Bill of Rights of 1689 achieve?

It guaranteed constitutional and civil rights. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which action did Sir Edmund Andros take as Royal Governor?

He closed colonial assemblies. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the rise of anti-Catholic sentiment in the colonies?

Concerns over James II's Catholicism. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the Navigation Acts?

Only British ships and crews could conduct trade. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What led to the concept of 'Salutary Neglect' in the colonies?

British indifference to minor infractions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the monarchy in England?

It limited the monarch's powers significantly. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Great Awakening?

To revive personal faith in religion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is known for the concept of the 'social contract' and believed in natural rights?

Locke (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'New Lights' refer to in the context of the Great Awakening?

Innovative ideas about personal faith (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Enlightenment thought?

Focus on scientific reasoning and individual rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role did circuit riders play in the Great Awakening?

They traveled to preach sermons (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of libel is considered more serious due to its ease of proof?

Seditious libel (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Zenger trial regarding the truth defense?

Truth established as a defense for libel (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the difference between the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment?

One is a religious revival, the other is a movement for political freedom (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of the Great Awakening on churches in America?

Greater religious tolerance and unity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sapere Aude' encourage individuals to do?

Seek knowledge and challenge norms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Model Parliament in England?

To limit the power of the monarch (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common criticism of Catholicism in the 1400s?

It promoted wealth among the clergy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Henry VIII to create the Church of England?

To have autonomy in marriage and succession matters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'Protestant Reformation'?

An opposition movement against the Catholic Church (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main belief of Calvinism regarding predestination?

Salvation is predetermined and limited to certain souls (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant outcome of Mary Tudor's reign?

Strengthening of Catholic influence in a Protestant nation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Virginia Company?

To start a joint stock company for economic gain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of colony did the 'Royal Colony' represent?

A colony supervised directly by the King of England (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best defines 'mercantilism'?

An economic theory emphasizing wealth through trade balance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Spanish Armada' in 1588?

It was a critical turning point that led to the decline of Spanish naval power (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the New England Colonies?

Subsistence farming and small towns (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of English colonization was driven by the enclosure movement?

A decrease in available jobs leading to migration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Albany Plan of Union proposed by Ben Franklin?

It united the colonies for military cooperation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Power of the Purse' refer to in the context of Parliament?

The authority to impose taxes and budget finances (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the French and Indian War?

George Washington's visit to Fort Duquesne. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common feature of Protestant faiths compared to Catholicism?

A focus on individual interpretation of the Bible (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the main adversaries in the struggle for control over the Ohio River Valley?

British and French. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Paris 1763?

The Spanish took control of Florida. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What demarcation did the Proclamation of 1763 establish?

Natives and colonials were separated by the Appalachian Mountains. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant colonial reaction to the Stamp Act?

Formation of the Sons of Liberty. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What led to Pontiac's Rebellion in 1763?

Disrespectful treatment of Native Americans by colonials. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the British government justify taxation without direct representation?

By claiming virtual representation in Parliament. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event followed the British response to Pontiac's Rebellion?

The distribution of smallpox-infected blankets. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary effects of the Declaratory Act of 1766?

Reaffirming Britain's authority to legislate for the colonies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which battle was a decisive turning point in the French and Indian War, leading to British dominance?

Plains of Abraham. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key grievances the colonists had regarding the Quartering Act?

It required colonists to shelter British troops in their homes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which document helped to define the political relationship between the American colonies and England following the French and Indian War?

The Treaty of Paris. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the Acadian people following the French and Indian War?

They migrated to New Orleans and became known as Cajuns. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British government implement the Sugar Act of 1764?

To collect revenue and eliminate smuggling. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the eventual rejection of the Albany Plan of Union by the colonies?

Reluctance to give up individual colonial powers. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the colonial response to Grenville's 'Writs of Assistance' primarily focus on?

Defending natural rights against government overreach. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did the Stamp Act Congress take in 1765?

They issued a boycott against British goods. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the colonial view on the Admiralty Courts created by the Stamp Act?

They felt it undermined local juries and due process. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the colonists' reaction after the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766?

They continued to demand better representation and rights. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teleological and Contingency in History

Teleology: Historical narratives with a predetermined outcome or purpose.
Contingency: Historical narratives emphasizing multiple possible outcomes and the role of chance.
Allen's approach: Values both teleology and contingency, emphasizing basic historical context while highlighting the importance of understanding historical actors' perspectives and considering the influence of marginalized groups.

Four Themes

Religion, Commerce, Renaissance, and Scientific Revolution.
Telephoto lens: Focuses on a specific historical event or context.
Wide lens: Considers broader historical trends and connections.

Religion

Christianity:
- BCE/CE: Replaced BC/AD dating system.
- Jesus: Seen as the messiah.
- Constantine's impact: Byzantine emperor who adapted Christianity leading to its spread. Christianity moved to Constantinople making conversions more frequent.
- Geography's impact: Christianity's center shifted to Constantinople, influenced by population and travel routes.
Islam:
- Mohammed: The prophet.
- Mecca/Medina: Two holy cities.
- Spread throughout the Middle East: Islam was influential here because it was central to the region.
Great Schism (1054): Division between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
- Pope/Patriarch: Leader of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, respectively.
- Rome/Constantinople: Center of the respective churches.
Crusades:
- Purpose: Pope Urban II aimed at liberating the Holy Land.
- Impact: Increased trade, religious zeal, and cultural exchange.
- Who went: Catholics, mostly for religious reasons.
- Unexpected results: Increased trade and exploration.

Trade/Markets

Evolution of trade routes and products: Increased agricultural production, population growth, and urban centers led to greater need for resources. Political and religious motivations also played a role.
Impact on different areas: Linked cultures, facilitated the exchange of products, and fueled economic growth.
Key roles for trade routes/products:
- Middle East: Central trading hub, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- Indian Ocean: Rich in resources and a pivotal location connecting Asia and Africa.
- Asia: Silk Road, facilitating trade between East and West.
- Africa: Sources for gold, spices, coffee, salt, and slaves.
Commercial Revolution: Booming trade period in the medieval and early modern world.
Mediterranean: Key trade zone due to its central location among interconnected regions.

Black Death

Death toll: Wiped out 30-60% of Europe's population.
Societal change: Labor shortages, increased food availability, and opportunities for social mobility.
Long-term impact: Questioning of established norms and systems, leading, ultimately, to the Renaissance.

Renaissance

Causes and location: The plague in Italy and the abundance of port cities created conditions fostering economic and artistic growth; the desire to become rich was also important.
Medici family influence: Famous Italian family that sponsored the arts.
Emphasis on: Individualism, Humanism, Secularism, Creativity, Questioning, Classicism, and trade.
Bridging the gap: Renaissance marked a transition to the modern era through its emphasis on classical learning and questioning traditions leading to new ideas.

Scientific Revolution

Geocentric vs. Heliocentric models: Geocentric = Earth-centered; Heliocentric = Sun-centered.
Scientific method: New approach to knowledge acquisition.
Importance: Emphasis on empirical observation, experimentation, and questioning challenged traditional views.

Technological Advances

Printing press/Movable type: Enabled wider dissemination of knowledge across Europe and brought on the Enlightenment.
Caravel/Lateen sails: Allowed for easier travel, specifically over water.
Astrolabe/compass: Improved navigation.

Commercial Revolution: Expanding Ottoman Empire

Impact of Constantinople/Istanbul: The Ottoman Empire controlled important trade routes and created a significant obstacle to certain trade routes.
Impact on Italian trade: Affected trade patterns and created new hubs as a consequence of this.

Iberian Peninsula- Portugal/Spain

Prince Henry the Navigator: Sponsored early Portuguese explorations.
Dias: First to round the Cape of Good Hope.
Da Gama: Reached India by sea.

Columbus

Enterprise of the Indies: Columbus' ambitious plan to reach the East Indies.
Funding: Funded by Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain.
Trade winds: Navigated the Atlantic based on wind patterns.
Voyage and Challenges: Difficulties include a longer than expected voyage, disease, and lack of resources. San Salvador and Arawaks: Landfall in the Caribbean marking the encounter with Indigenous people, mistakenly thought to be the East Indies.
Admiral of the Seas: Columbus returned with new resources from the new world after his voyage
Discovery of America: Encounter with Indigenous populations in the Americas
Columbus's Leadership Style: Expectation of gold and brutal treatment of Native Americans.
Amerigo Vespucci and Mundus Novus: Made trips to the New World and gave it the name Mundus Novus.
Waldesmueller's Map (1507): First map showing the New World.
Impact of European Interaction: Diseases, enslavement, and displacement of indigenous populations.
Colombian Exchange: Exchange of foods, animals, and diseases between the Old World and New World.

Papal Bulls

1493: Pope Alexander VI drew a line of demarcation to divide Spanish and Portuguese claims in the Americas.

Treaty of Tordesillas

1494: Agreement that divided the Americas between Spain and Portugal.

Cycle of Conquest

Explorers, Conquistadors, Missionaries, Settlers, Colony

Aztec and Inca Empires

Basic info on both empires

Debate Between Sepulveda and Las Casas

Arguments and rationales represented.

Types of Governments

Various forms of government (anarchy, autocracy, confederation, monarchy, oligarchy, socialism, theocracy, plutocracy, aristocracy)

Ancient Greece and Rome

Polis, Archons, Solon, Cleisthenes, direct democracy, republican government, representative democracy, patricians/plebeians, checks and balances, feudal system, Magna Carta, King John, Model Parliament, power of the purse.

Christianity Evolving

Difference between Christian and Catholic.
Issues/abuses of Catholic hegemony in the 1400s.
Indulgences and Tetzel.

Reformation

Martin Luther, Excommunication, Protestantism, Protestant Reformation's impact.
Lutheranism versus Catholic Sacraments.
John Calvin and the Elect.

House of Tudor

Henry VIII: King who sought an annulment to marry Anne Boleyn and who broke from the Catholic Church.
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr: Henry VIII's wives.
Issue with heirs, and actions taken as a result.

Elizabeth I

Philip II, Francis Drake, Sea dogs.
Spanish Armada, Protestant Wind.
Middle Way, Motivation for English Colonization.
Real Wages, Enclosures, Primogeniture, Masterless Men.

Jamestown

Early settlement, struggles, relationship with Powhattans, starving times.
House of Burgesses, Headright System, Powhatan Hostility, King James I and Virginia.

Shifting Labor

Indentured servitude to slavery.
Atlantic Slave Trade.
Middle Passage

Maryland

Proprietary colony, Act of Toleration, Calverts.

New England Colonies

Puritanism, Pilgrims, Mayflower Compact, Pilgrim-Wampanoag relations, Great Migration, Massachusetts Government, Salem Witch Trials, New England Outcasts, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, Thomas Hooker, New Haven, New Hampshire.

Restoration Colonies

Middle Colonies

Pennsylvania

Carolina

Georgia

Colonial Wars

Pequot War, King Philip's War, Bacon's Rebellion.

Iroquois Confederacy

Tribes, origin story, long house, Great Law of Peace, principles, role of women, seventh generation.

Stuart Dynasty

James II, Dominion of New England, Leisler Rebellion, Glorious Revolution.

English Bill of Rights

Colonial Relations

Royal Colonies, Navigation Acts, Mercantilist system, Act of Settlement, Britain, Increasing power of Parliament, Colonial Assemblies, "Power of the Purse"

Enlightenment

Reason, Logic, Scientific Method, Experimentation, Absolutism, Enlightenment, Age of Reason, Sapere Aude, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, Wollstonecraft, Salons, Censorship.

French Colonization

Intercolonial Wars, Seven Years' War/French and Indian War, Ohio River Valley, Confluence, Huron vs Iroquois.

People

Unit 5

Treaty of Paris 1763

British territory gains, French losses, Spanish gains

Frontier Tensions

Colonists' disregard for Native American rights, Pontiac's Rebellion, Paxton Boys

Proclamation of 1763

British Response vs. Native American Response, Colonial response
Colonial-Native American relations, British assertion of authority

Acts of 1764/1765

Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, and their Colonial responses
Colonial protests, boycotts

Stamp Act Congress

Repeal of Stamp Act

Declaratory Act

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