APUSH Midterm

Front

Spanish government's policy to give Native Americans to colonists to provide labor and to be converted to Christianity. Part of a broader Spanish effort to subdue native tribes.

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Encomienda System

Answer explanation

The Encomienda System was a Spanish policy that granted colonists the right to demand labor from Native Americans in exchange for protection and conversion to Christianity, aligning with the broader goal of subduing native tribes.

Front

An economic system based on government regulation that controlled colonial commerce and manufacturing for the enrichment of the mother country.

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Mercantilism

Answer explanation

Mercantilism is an economic system where the government regulates commerce and manufacturing to benefit the mother country, making it the correct answer. The other options refer to different systems unrelated to this definition.

Front

This rebellion was an uprising of Native American pueblos that resulted in the expulsion of Spaniards from New Mexico for about a decade.

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Pueblo Revolt

Answer explanation

The Pueblo Revolt was a significant uprising by Native American pueblos against Spanish colonization in New Mexico, leading to the temporary expulsion of Spaniards from the region for about a decade.

Front

In the Colonial Era, developments such as the New England town meetings and the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses represented

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steps in the growth of representative democracy

Answer explanation

The New England town meetings and the Virginia House of Burgesses were significant as they allowed colonists to participate in governance, marking early steps towards representative democracy in the colonies.

Front

The British system of mercantilism was opposed by many American colonists because it

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placed restrictions on trading

Answer explanation

The British system of mercantilism placed restrictions on trading, limiting the colonies' ability to trade freely with other nations. This frustrated many American colonists who sought greater economic independence.

Front

As a result of the French and Indian War, what did Britain feel it necessary to abandon?

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the practice of salutary neglect

Answer explanation

As a result of the French and Indian War, Britain felt it necessary to abandon salutary neglect, leading to increased control over the colonies and ultimately contributing to colonial discontent.

Front

The argument that "abuses and usurpations" by King George and his government violated the social contract that had existed between Britain and its American colonies was articulated in

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the Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

The argument about "abuses and usurpations" violating the social contract is clearly articulated in the Declaration of Independence, which outlines the colonies' grievances against King George and justifies their break from Britain.

Front

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?
- They called for a bicameral legislature
- Unanimity was required to amend the AOC
- Nine of thirteen states were required to pass legislation
- There was no national court system

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They called for a bicameral legislature

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation established a unicameral legislature, not a bicameral one. Unanimity was required for amendments, nine states were needed for legislation, and there was no national court system.

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Shays' Rebellion

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convinced some political leaders of the necessity of giving more power to the central government.

Answer explanation

Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading many political leaders to recognize the need for a stronger central government to maintain order and prevent such uprisings.

Front

All of the following are true regarding the Antifederalists EXCEPT: their important leaders included John Hancock and Patrick Henry; their political support came mostly from backcountry and agricultural areas; debtors were supporters of the Antifederalists; they maintained there was no need for a bill of rights.

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they maintained there was no need for a bill of rights

Answer explanation

The Antifederalists actually argued for a bill of rights to protect individual liberties, contrary to the statement that they maintained there was no need for one. This makes the last choice the exception.