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What were the earliest inhabitants of the Americas, who migrated from Asia, commonly known as?
What were the earliest inhabitants of the Americas, who migrated from Asia, commonly known as?
The Mexica people are best known for forming which empire?
The Mexica people are best known for forming which empire?
What type of dwellings are characteristic of the Pueblo Indians in the southwestern United States?
What type of dwellings are characteristic of the Pueblo Indians in the southwestern United States?
What is a key challenge in estimating the pre-Columbian populations of North America?
What is a key challenge in estimating the pre-Columbian populations of North America?
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Which of the following methods for estimating pre-Columbian populations, uses the land's carrying capacity as a key consideration?
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What historical period is associated with Elizabeth I's reign and a rise in exploration?
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What was the primary role of the 'tribute records' when estimating Pre-Columbian Populations?
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Which Native American group, mentioned in the text, is identified as belonging to the Eastern Woodland Peoples?
Which Native American group, mentioned in the text, is identified as belonging to the Eastern Woodland Peoples?
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What was a significant consequence of the fires in New York City in 1741?
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Which of the following best describes King James II's governing philosophy?
Which of the following best describes King James II's governing philosophy?
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What was the primary impact of James II's Dominion of New England?
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What did the marriage of Mary, daughter of James II to William of Orange suggest?
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What was the significance of the Stono Rebellion in the mid-18th century?
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What was a primary factor that complicated the English throne's legitimacy during Elizabeth I's reign?
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What was the key contribution of the Beringians to North American history?
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What was a significant challenge faced by the early Roanoke colonies?
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Which of these best describes the impact of the Protestant Reformation on England during Elizabeth I's reign?
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What is the most important method used by researchers to estimate pre-Columbian populations in North America?
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Who authorized the establishment of the Roanoke Colony?
Who authorized the establishment of the Roanoke Colony?
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What is Tenochtitlan known for in the context of early North American civilizations?
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What does the fate of the 'Lost Colony of Roanoke' symbolize?
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What role did John Smith play in the context of early colonization?
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Why was there an 80-year delay in English expansion before the Roanoke venture?
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What is a key aspect of the Pueblo Indian culture?
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What was a primary goal for England when establishing colonies in the New World during Elizabeth I's reign?
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What was a significant factor contributing to the internal challenges faced by Elizabeth I?
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Which statement best describes the overall outcomes of the Roanoke colonies?
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Which challenge did archaeological estimates of pre-Columbian populations face?
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What event led to Charles I's capture by Parliamentary forces?
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Which of the following best describes Charles II's relationship with Parliament upon his return to the throne?
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What was the primary source of secret funding for Charles II during his exile in France?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Restoration period under Charles II?
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What was a common perception regarding Charles II's religious sympathies?
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What was the original name of New York when it was under Dutch control in the 1660s?
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What was a significant economic motivation behind Charles II's marriage to a Portuguese princess?
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Why did the English rename New Amsterdam to New York?
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What entity was established during Charles II's reign to facilitate the transportation of enslaved Africans?
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Why did English colonies turn to Africa for a source of labor?
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Which religious group is known for its pacifist beliefs and its unique style of meetings where attendees sit in silence?
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How did Quakers' views on slavery evolve over time?
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What was the significance of Nell Gwyn, one of Charles II's mistresses?
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What was a distinctive feature of the language used by the Quakers, in contrast to the formal English of the time?
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What was the primary reason for the pressure on Charles II to set aside his wife?
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Why was William Penn granted the colony of Pennsylvania?
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Who was designated as Charles II's heir?
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What was a key difference between charter colonies and royal colonies during Charles II's reign?
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Which country originally established the colony of Delaware?
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What prompted Virginia to transition from a charter colony to a royal colony?
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What was the primary agricultural product of South Carolina during the colonial period?
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What defined a proprietary colony during the reign of Charles II?
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How did the population of the proprietary colonies differ from that of New England, Virginia, and Maryland?
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What was the original intent for the establishment of Pennsylvania in relation to indigenous peoples?
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Which colony served as a refuge for English Catholics and was an early proprietary colony during the reign of Charles II?
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By the 1700s, what change had occurred in Pennsylvania's status as a safe haven?
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Which city was a major hub for the international slave trade in the English colonies?
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Approximately what percentage of the population was enslaved in New York City?
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Why did the proprietary colonies become important commercial hubs?
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Which of the following pairs correctly matches a colony with its primary agricultural crop?
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What was the primary reason for the emergence of the Halfway Covenant among the Puritans?
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What was the main shift in the criteria for church membership among Puritans by the late 1600s?
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What was the significance of the name 'Metacom' in the context of Puritan-Native American relations?
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How did the Puritans respond to the significant losses experienced during King Philip’s War?
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What was the fate of Metacom’s infant son after the rebellion was suppressed?
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Which of the following best describes Tituba’s role in the Salem Witch Trials?
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What was the primary cause for the accusations of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials?
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How did the 'Glorious Revolution' get its name?
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Who was the monarch whose reign led to the establishment of Jamestown?
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How did Charles I's reign impact the Puritans?
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How did the Puritans view the English church during Elizabeth's rule?
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What did the young girls of Salem use the egg white in water for, as taught by Tituba?
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What was the significant difference between the relationship between the Pilgrims and native population in the 1620s compared to the 1670s?
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Why were the Puritans meeting in their homes rather than attending the Anglican Church?
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What was the general fate of individuals involved in the Salem witch trials?
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Why did Sir Walter Raleigh name the new territory 'Virginia'?
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What was a major challenge faced by English settlers while colonizing North Carolina?
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What aspect of Olaudah Equiano's early life does the content highlight before his enslavement?
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How did the internal African slave trade differ from that created by European traders?
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What was the primary reason for the shift in demand towards young men in the slave trade?
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What legal development contributed to the formal establishment of slavery in Virginia?
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What was one of the primary purposes of the slave codes implemented in Virginia in 1705?
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What was the main racial distinction in the legal system relating to enslavement in the English colonies?
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According to the content provided, what was the legal standing of an enslaved person in the English colonies?
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How did slave codes alter laws regarding an individual's legal identity?
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Why did the Puritans attack the Pequot village?
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What internal challenge did Winthrop face in early days of the colony?
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Why was Roger Williams considered a troublemaker?
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What was the primary reason for Anne Hutchinson's banishment?
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What does the content express about the attitude towards those banished from New England colonies?
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Bering Land Bridge
Bering Land Bridge
A land connection between Asia and North America during the last Ice Age.
Paleo-Indians
Paleo-Indians
The earliest inhabitants of the Americas descended from Beringian Peoples.
Tenochtitlan
Tenochtitlan
Capital of the Aztec Empire, known for its architectural sophistication.
Pueblo Indians
Pueblo Indians
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Mississippian culture
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Cahokia Tribe
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Anthropological Method
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Tribute Records
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Roanoke Colony
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John Smith
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Powhatan Indians
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Elizabeth I
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Protestant Reformation
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Spanish Conflict
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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Lost Colony
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Mesoamerican Cultures
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Beringian Migration
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Anasazi Civilization
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Internal Religious Turmoil
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Archaeological Interpretation
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Stono Rebellion
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New York City Fires 1741
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King James II
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Dominion of New England
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Mary and William of Orange
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Virginia
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Lost Colony of Roanoke
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Olaudah Equiano
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Internal African Slave Trade
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European Influence on Slave Trade
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Emergence of Slavery
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Slave Codes of 1705
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Race-Based Slavery
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Legal Power of Enslavers
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Dissent Laws
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Pequot War
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Roger Williams
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Anne Hutchinson
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Banishing Trouble
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Colonial Massacre
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Halfway Covenant
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Puritan community
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King Philip's War
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Metacom
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Puritan migration
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Church membership criteria
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Divine punishment doubts
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Salem witch trials
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Tituba
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Glorious Revolution
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Dissenting Protestants
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James I and Charles I
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Pilgrim migration
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Wampanoags
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Materialism vs. spirituality
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New Amsterdam
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Seizure of New Amsterdam
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Duke of York
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William Penn
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Quakers
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Abolitionism
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Social Hierarchies
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Proprietary Colonies
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Charleston's Slave Trade
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Enslaved Population in New York
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Diverse Population in Proprietary Colonies
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Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Pacifism
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Inner Light
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Charles I
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English Civil War
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Restoration
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Charles II
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Royal African Company
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Charter colonies
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Virginia colony
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William Berkeley
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Bacon's Rebellion
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Charles II's marriage
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Restoration theater
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Catholic sympathies of Charles II
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Nell Gwyn
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Study Notes
Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
- Earliest inhabitants, Beringian Peoples, migrated from Asia via the Bering Land Bridge (28,000-10,000 years ago).
- Descendants are called Paleo-Indians.
- Laid foundation for diverse Native American cultures.
- Mexica (Aztec) Empire emerged in the Valley of Mexico, with Tenochtitlan as its capital.
- Tenochtitlan, meaning "Place of the prickly pear cactus," was a sophisticated urban center.
- Pueblo Indians of the Southwest developed communal lifestyles and multi-story adobe dwellings (pueblos).
- Developed from the earlier Anasazi civilization (200 BC to 1500 AD).
- Mississippian culture thrived in the Southeast (800-1600 CE).
- Each culture uniquely contributed to Native American heritage.
Estimating Pre-Columbian Populations
- Estimating pre-Columbian populations is complex due to limited data.
- Different methods yield varying estimates.
- Affects understanding of European colonization impacts.
Methods of Estimation
- Anthropological Method: Uses archaeological evidence (artifacts, burial sites, settlements) to infer population size. Can be uncertain.
- Tribute Records: Aztec records offer insights, but require careful interpretation to avoid bias.
- Environmental Approach: Considers land carrying capacity, ecological factors (water, agriculture), and resource use to estimate population size.
The Settlement of the Chesapeake and Elizabeth I's Reign
- Elizabeth I's reign (1558-1603) was marked by exploration and expansion.
- Roanoke Colony (1585-1587) was England's first attempt at settlement in the Americas.
- John Smith was a notable explorer.
- Smith's kidnapping by Powhatan Indians exemplified interactions between Europeans and Native tribes.
Initial Discussion of Elizabeth I's Reign
- Elizabeth I's legitimacy faced challenges due to her father, Henry VIII's, reign.
- Uncertainties about succession after Henry VIII and the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I.
Succession & Religious Conflict
- Elizabeth ascended to the throne after Henry VIII's tumultuous rule and sought a male heir.
- Religious tensions from Protestant Reformation arose.
- England's Protestantism led to conflicts with Catholic Spain.
- Sister Mary I tried to reinstate Catholicism.
Elizabeth and the Spanish Conflict
- Political maneuvering regarding re-establishing Catholicism in England.
- Internal and external challenges faced by Elizabeth I.
The Roanoke Colonies and the Lost Colony
- Sir Walter Raleigh was granted authority to establish colonies in the New World.
- Led to the founding of two Roanoke colonies on Roanoke Island (1585-1586 and 1587).
- Roanoke Colony, North Carolina.
- Known as "Virginia", in tribute to Queen Elizabeth.
- Represented England's early efforts to compete with Spain.
- Challenges like supply issues and strained relationships with Native peoples.
- The "Lost Colony" symbolized the complexities of early American colonization.
The Emergence of Enslavement
Equiano's Life
- Olaudah Equiano, born in Africa, experienced cultural life before capture and enslavement.
- Illustrates the tragedy of forced enslavement.
Internal African Slave Trade
- Primarily targeted women and children.
- Women valued for family connections.
- Children valuable for community integration.
- Adult males considered less desirable.
European Influence on the Slave Trade
- Increased demand for labor (tobacco, sugar) shifted focus to young men for plantations.
- Reinforced exploitation across continents.
Equiano's Later Life
- Equiano gained freedom through the care of a Quaker.
Overview of Slavery and Legal Codes
- Emergence of race-based slavery in the mid-1600s, Virginia.
- Shift from earlier class divisions in the colonies.
- Virginia Slave Codes (1705) defined enslaved status.
- Established the framework of slavery, lasting until the Civil War.
- Race-based slavery predominantly targeted Africans.
- Enslaved individuals were often considered property with limited rights and legal protection.
- Slave codes often overlooked rights, including the barring of legal recourse for sexual assault against enslaved women.
- Legal identity changes reflected in slave codes.
- Altered concepts of inheritance from parents.
- Encouraged the view of enslaved beings as property.
Settlement of New England
- Puritans allied with Narragansetts against the Pequots.
- Pequot War marked by brutality.
- Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson challenged Puritan leadership; banished.
- Halfway Covenant emerged to address spiritual experiences in the next generation.
- Puritans' views on God's chosen people and societal responsibilities.
- Emphasized consequences of not following God's will.
King Philip's War (Metacom's War)
- Massasoit and Pilgrims initially partnered, but English population grew.
- Metacom (King Philip) led a rebellion against English settlers.
- Puritans suppressed rebellion.
- Metacom killed in 1676.
Salem Witch Trials
- Tituba, an enslaved woman, and other women suspected of witchcraft.
- Accompanied by unusual behaviors that fueled accusations.
- Led to mass hysteria and accusations based on spectral evidence.
- Resulted in imprisonment and executions (1692).
The Glorious Revolution
- Characterized by a bloodless transition of power.
- Established concepts of liberty and governance.
- Stuart monarchs (James I, Charles I) ruled, with significant dissent and persecution against Puritans.
- Charles I lost his head to Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War.
- Charles II restored the monarchy in 1660, but challenges remained regarding his Catholicism and ties with France.
Colonial Governance
- Charter Colonies: granted by companies, like the Virginia Company (ex: Virginia).
- Royal Colonies: managed by royal governors (ex: Virginia, eventually).
- Proprietary Colonies: granted to individuals or groups, allowing for more diverse populations (ex: Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania).
- Quakers received Pennsylvania as a safe haven.
- Colonization of the Carolinas focused heavily on agriculture (rice).
Slavery in the Colonies
- Significant growth in the slave trade, particularly for agricultural labor in the South (rice...).
- Charleston, South Carolina, became a major hub of the transatlantic slave trade.
- Enslaved population present in northern colonies as well (New York...)
Mid-18th Century Events
- Stono Rebellion in South Carolina (1739), highlighting resistance within the colonies.
- New York City fires (1741) and violent accusations against enslaved people.
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Explore the rich history and diverse cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, from the earliest Beringian migrations to the complex societies of the Mexica Empire and Pueblo Indians. This quiz covers key aspects of Native American heritage and the challenges of estimating pre-Columbian populations.