Plymouth and Early New England Settlements Quiz

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What was the main method of support for the Virginia Colony?

Wheat

Tobacco (correct)

Rice

Corn

Who took over the leadership of the confederation of tribes after Opechancanough's death?

Powhatan

Opechacanough (correct)

Pocahontas

John Smith

How did the colonists defend themselves against the attacks by Opechancanough's warriors?

They hired mercenaries

They surrendered

They relied on the militia system (correct)

They formed an army

How long did the Tidewater Wars (Uprising of 1622) last?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Grand Sachem of the Wampanoag tribe in New England?

Massasoit Signup and view all the answers

What was King Philip's other name, as mentioned in the text?

Metacom Signup and view all the answers

What did the colonists learn from King Philip's War in New England?

Lessons about English greed and dishonesty Signup and view all the answers

Where did the settlers in New England come from?

Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Tidewater Wars have on the American military tradition?

Introduced the concept of utilizing citizen soldiers Signup and view all the answers

Incorporation of the concept of a well-regulated militia into the Constitution shows that:

The idea of a well-trained militia was considered crucial for security Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists interpret the natives' attack during the Tidewater Wars?

They saw the natives as heathens incapable of salvation Signup and view all the answers

What was the justification used by colonists to further expand into indigenous lands after the Tidewater Wars?

Perceived forfeiture of native legal and moral rights by colonists Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the Chesapeake and New England colonies?

The Chesapeake colonies relied on slave labor, while New England colonies practiced subsistence farming. Signup and view all the answers

Which river served as an access point to the interior of the Middle Colonies?

Delaware River Signup and view all the answers

What were the top three largest cities in colonial America based on population size?

New York, Philadelphia, Charles Town Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the 'Necessary House' mentioned in the text?

It was an ornate colonial outhouse. Signup and view all the answers