How was the settlement of Virginia different from the settlement of Massachusetts?

Virginia was settled primarily for economic reasons rather than to escape religious persecution.

Bacon's Rebellion was mainly caused by

economic hardship and distrust of Virginia colonists who were unable to acquire land

The presence of which pair of geographic conditions discouraged the development of a plantation economy in the New England colonies?

rocky soil and short growing season

What describes the relationship between religion and government in the Massachusetts colony?

Puritans dictated both religious and governmental matters.

How did the ideas of the Great Awakening of the 1700s MOST affect the North American colonies?

Religious belief contributed to a sense of individualism and political independence.

Which of these BEST describes the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s? Options: As a result of the persecution, a greater sense of religious freedom swept in New England, The witchcraft hysteria was short-lived with many people eventually being pardoned., Hundreds of people were put to death for admitting to witchcraft., Tens of thousands of people left Massachusetts for religious reasons.

The witchcraft hysteria was short-lived with many people eventually being pardoned.

What was the MAIN purpose of holding town meetings in Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1600s?

to discuss issues in the local economy

All of these conditions in England led leaders to encourage people to migrate to America EXCEPT

a refusal to join the Catholic Church

a Native American chief who ruled over much of the Virginia territory when English settlers arrived

Which development following the 1763 Treaty of Paris contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution?

Great Britain expected the American colonies to share in the cost of their defense.

Which argument did Thomas Jefferson include in the Declaration of Independence?

Citizens have a right to revolt against an aggressive government.

What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play during the American Revolution?

He fought as an officer in the Continental Army.

Which colonial disadvantage MOST affected the lives of common American soldiers during the Revolutionary War?

The Continental Army lacked property equipment and military training.

What would the proper heading for this list be? •Boycotting British products •Organizing public demonstrations •Smuggling goods from other nations

Ways American Colonists Resisted British Taxation

Which statement provides the BEST description of how mercantilism functioned in the early English colonies? Options: The geography of England made it difficult to produce agricultural goods like cotton, tobacco, fruit, and spices. The policy appealed to England's upper class citizens because it eased overpopulation and reduced poverty and crime. Mercantilism was a trade policy based on the idea that a country should sell more to other countries than it buys from them. The English colonies were used as a source of food crops, tobacco, and raw materials for England; the colonies also served as a valuable market for English goods.

The English colonies were used as a source of food crops, tobacco, and raw materials for England; the colonies also served as a valuable market for English goods.

What conclusion can be drawn from the presence of groups like the Puritans, Pilgrims, Huguenots, and Catholics in the early British North American colonies?

The American colonies were seen as a haven for religious groups seeking to practice their faith without discrimination.

Colonial protests and boycotts against the Stamp Act eventually led to

Parliament's decision to repeal the Act.

The First Great Awakening led to all of the following EXCEPT: the renewed persecution of witches, a flourishing of the missionary spirit, the growth of institutions of higher learning, separatism and secession from established churches.

the renewed persecution of witches.

Britain responded to the Boston Tea Party by

enacting a series of restrictive measures known as the Intolerable Acts.

In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the Committees of Correspondence were MOST important because they

were the first attempt to maintain close political cooperation among all colonists.

The MAIN reason why Britain's American colonies were most angered by the taxes imposed on them by Britain was because

colonists felt like they had no say in taxation.

The Treaty of Paris of 1783

granted the United States independence from England.

Why did the U.S. government not support the French Revolution?

Washington believed in neutrality

What does the X, Y, and Z stand for in the XYZ Affair?

French agents who tried to bribe the Americans

Which of the following BEST describes a Federalist? Options: someone who believes a National Bank is unconstitutional, someone who supports Thomas Jefferson over John Adams, someone who believes in strong government to help U.S. businesses, someone who favors farmers over businessmen

someone who believes in strong government to help U.S. businesses

Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

They were aimed at people who were criticizing President Adams’ foreign policy.

The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because

The federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land.

Which is true regarding the structure of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: The federal government was divided into three separate branches – legislative, executive, and judicial., The only federal institution was the president, and there was no Congress or national court system., The only federal institutional was the national court system, and there was no president or Congress., The only federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.

The only federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.

Which is the BEST description of the economic crisis facing the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

America piled up a huge national debt during the Revolutionary War, but the Federal government was unable to collect taxes to pay off the debt.

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The first successful British colony in North America was?

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Jamestown, VA

2.

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What role did tobacco play in the history of Jamestown?

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It turned out to be the cash crop that saved the colony.

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Which of the following groups founded Massachusetts?

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Puritans

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King Philip’s War was an example of

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conflict that existed between New Englanders moving west and Native Americans.

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Which of the following nations was MOST impacted by England’s desire to claim New York? Options: the Netherlands, Spain, France, Portugal

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the Netherlands

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How did advocates of mercantilism feel about colonies?

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They supported colonies for economic reasons.

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This town became the financial and trade center of the colonies and continues to hold that position today in the United States.

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New York, NY

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