What was significant about the House of Burgesses?
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It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
Which represents an Aztec adaptation to their environment?
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a surplus of farmed crops
a surplus of farmed crops
an accurate 365-day calendar
an accurate 365-day calendar
a system of causeways
a system of causeways
farming in terraces
farming in terraces
What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.
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Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Some scientists believe that Paleo-Americans migrating to the Americas sailed along the coast of North America. They sailed close to shore so that they could do which of the following?
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avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
easily hunt whale
easily hunt whale
make contact with communities along the coast
make contact with communities along the coast
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
How were indentured servants different from slaves?
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Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
I am Dekanawidah [identified as the traditional founder of the Iroquois Confederacy] and with the Five Nations confederate [united for a common purpose] lords I plant the Tree of the Great Peace. . . . Under the shade of this Tree of the Great Peace we spread the soft white feathery down of the globe thistle as seats for you Adodarhoh [an Onondaga chief], and your cousin lords. . . . There shall you sit and watch the council fire of the confederacy of the Five Nations, and all the affairs of the Five Nations shall be transacted at this place before you.. . .We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an eagle who is able to see afar. If he sees in the distance any evil approaching or any danger threatening he will at once warn the people of the confederacy. The smoke of the confederate council fire shall ever ascend and pierce the sky so that other nations who may be allies may see the council fire of the Great Peace . . .
—Iroquois Constitution
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Based on this excerpt, what was the purpose of the Iroquois League?
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to help maintain the local forests for use by the people of each member tribe
to help maintain the local forests for use by the people of each member tribe
to work together and defend each other to keep peace
to work together and defend each other to keep peace
to establish laws that all Native American nations were to follow
to establish laws that all Native American nations were to follow
to provide comfort and care for visiting tribal leaders
to work together and defend each other to keep peace
Which statements best describe similarities between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies? Select all that apply.
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Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.
Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.
Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.
Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
How did Native Americans influence other parts of the world?
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They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries.
They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries.
They were taken as slaves to other parts of the world where they grew crops.
They were taken as slaves to other parts of the world where they grew crops.
The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population.
The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population.
They taught settlers how to make weapons that were then traded with other countries.
They taught settlers how to make weapons that were then traded with other countries.
The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population.
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What can you infer about the Southern economy based on this chart?
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The Southern Colonies’ land was worth more because of the rich soil.
The Southern Colonies’ land was worth more because of the rich soil.
The Middle Colonies grew more products than the Southern Colonies.
The Middle Colonies grew more products than the Southern Colonies.
The Southern Colonies’ greatest export was tobacco.
The Southern Colonies’ greatest export was tobacco.
The New England Colonies were wealthier than the Middle and Southern Colonies.
The New England Colonies were wealthier than the Middle and Southern Colonies.
The Southern Colonies’ greatest export was tobacco.
Which of these were reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain? Select all that apply.
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Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions.
Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
Why was the Act of Toleration enacted?
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to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices
to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices
to provide freedom of religion for Jews
to provide freedom of religion for Jews
to retain a separation between church and state
to retain a separation between church and state
to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland
to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland
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Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?
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Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.
Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.
Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets.
Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets.
Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.
Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.
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Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets.
The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that
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the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia.
the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia.
the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.
the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.
the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers.
the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers.
the Southern settlement was more loyal to English nobles than the Northern settlement.
the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.
How were the Spanish able to conquer two great empires with only a handful of soldiers? First, the Spanish had superior military equipment. They were protected by steel armor and had guns. The Aztecs and Incas relied on clubs, bows and arrows, and spears. Also, the Native Americans had never seen horses. They were frightened by mounted Spanish soldiers.
In addition, the Native Americans did not fight as hard as they might have. The Aztecs hesitated to attack at first because they thought the Spanish might be gods. The Incas were weak from fighting among themselves over control of their government.
Finally, many Native Americans died from European diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza. Some historians believe that disease alone would have ensured Spanish victory over the Native Americans.
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According to this excerpt from the text, which was the most significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Incas?
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armor
armor
disease
disease
guns
guns
horses
horses
disease
Which of the following statements most accurately portrays life in the backcountry?
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Most property owners were wealthy, and many lived on large, elegant plantations.
Most property owners were wealthy, and many lived on large, elegant plantations.
Farms were large and needed a lot of enslaved Africans to support the crops harvested for trade.
Farms were large and needed a lot of enslaved Africans to support the crops harvested for trade.
Farms were small and farmers were self-sufficient, making and growing enough to support their families.
Farms were small and farmers were self-sufficient, making and growing enough to support their families.
Disputes and fighting over land and property made it difficult for settlers to come together as a community.
Disputes and fighting over land and property made it difficult for settlers to come together as a community.
Farms were small and farmers were self-sufficient, making and growing enough to support their families.
Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?
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Responses
Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals.
Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals.
Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.
Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.
Spanish colonists admired Native Americans.
Spanish colonists admired Native Americans.
Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans.
Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.
Penn thought of his colony as a “holy experiment.” He wanted it to be a model of religious freedom, peace, and Christian living. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews went to Pennsylvania to escape persecution. Later, English officials forced Penn to turn away Catholic and Jewish settlers.
Penn’s Quaker beliefs led him to speak out for fair treatment of Native Americans. Penn believed that the land in North America belonged to the Native Americans.
He insisted that settlers should pay for the land. Native Americans respected him for this policy. As a result, Pennsylvania colonists enjoyed many years of peace with their Native American neighbors. One settler remarked, “as Penn treated the Native Americans with extraordinary humanity, they became civil and loving to us.”
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Considering this reading and other readings from your text, which of the following made Pennsylvania under William Penn different from other colonies?
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Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect.
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect.
There was frequent conflict with Native Americans.
There was frequent conflict with Native Americans.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
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Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect.
What was the primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the South and Southwest regions?
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Responses
gaining global power
gaining global power
finding wealth
finding wealth
conquering the Native Americans
conquering the Native Americans
entering the fur trade business
finding wealth
If you were a wheat farmer, where would you most likely live?
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Responses
the Middle Colonies
the Middle Colonies
the New England colonies
the New England colonies
The Southern colonies
The Southern colonies
The colonial frontier
the Middle Colonies
Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown?
Select all that apply.
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The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.
The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.
They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
Why was the economy in the New England Colonies different from the economy in the Middle Colonies?
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The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there.
The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there.
The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.
The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.
In the spring of 1607, a group of 105 colonists, funded by the Virginia Company, arrived in Virginia. They sailed into Chesapeake Bay and began building houses along the James River. They named their tiny outpost Jamestown after their king. The settlers of Jamestown hoped to make a profit by finding gold or other riches. They also hoped to discover a water route to Asia. Further, they wanted to claim the region for England.
The colonists soon discovered that Jamestown was located in a swampy area. The water was unhealthy, and mosquitoes spread malaria. Many settlers suffered or died from disease. Historians have long debated the reason the settlers chose the location they did. One of the main reasons was security: they located their settlement in a place where Spanish ships would be unlikely to find them. If the Spanish did discover Jamestown, its location would make it difficult for Spanish ships to fire directly at the settlement.
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According to this excerpt from the text what was the main accomplishment of the Jamestown settlers?
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setting up a protected colony
setting up a protected colony
locating gold and other riches
locating gold and other riches
discovering a water route to Asia
discovering a water route to Asia
fighting the spread of disease
fighting the spread of disease
setting up a protected colony
How did Thomas Hooker act on his want for a colony with strict limits on government?
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He settled the town of Hartford and established a representative government.
He settled the town of Hartford and established a representative government.
He settled the state of Rhode Island and encouraged the practice of religious tolerance.
He settled the state of Rhode Island and encouraged the practice of religious tolerance.
He held anti-government rallies in New England.
He held anti-government rallies in New England.
He encouraged colonists to support the fight against the monarch in the King Phillip's War.
He settled the town of Hartford and established a representative government.
How was the initial reason most settlers came to New Netherland different from the reasons most settlers came to the surrounding English colonies?
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The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver.
The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver.
The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers.
The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers.
The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.
The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.
The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom.
The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom.