APUSH Period 2 Review

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What was the name of the French Colony in North America?

Back

New France

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What was the primary economic basis for New Netherland?

Back

Beaver fur

Front

What happened to New Amsterdam?

Back

Attacked by the English and made part of New York

Front

What is a proprietary colony?

Back

A colony administered by someone granted that land by the king.

Front

The Maryland Toleration Act was the first law in North America requiring religious tolerance

Back

True

Front

Why is the Restoration of the English Monarchy important to North America?

Back

The King granted charters to his allies after winning the civil war.

Front

Why was Pennsylvania founded?

Back

A safe haven for Quakers

Front

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Georgia Colony?
New opportunity for the criminals and the poor,
Land could not be sold or mortgaged / It passed to male heirs of owner,
Slavery was not allowed,
It was meant to gain land for wealthy plantation owners

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It was meant to gain land for wealthy plantation owners

Front

What was the importance of the Mayflower Compact?

Back

It was the first document in North America that described self-governance.

Front

Which was NOT a provision of the Navigation Acts? Options: Trade to and from the colonies could be carried only by English or colonial built ships, All goods imported into the colonies had to pass through English ports, Specified Goods from the colonies had to be exported to England only, The colonies could only buy tea from the British East India Company

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The colonies could only buy tea from the British East India Company