1. How did the impact of the French differ from that of the Spanish in the New World?

• The French played a greater role in converting Native Americans to Christianity.

• The French played a greater role in securing religious freedom in the New World.

• The French played a greater role in establishing the fur trade with Native Americans.

• The French played a greater role in curbing the expansion of Dutch colonies in the New World.

Why did the French explore the Mississippi River?

• to civilize the Native Americans

• to expand the Catholic Church

• to establish fishing camps

• to set up trading posts

How did Henry Hudson's 1609 voyage impact European competition for North America?

• Spanish soldiers built forts throughout New England

• French fur traders in Canada started an economic partnership

• The Dutch government made claims along the Hudson River

• The British government offered treaties to the Indians Hudson met

How did colonists react to the Sugar Act passed after the French and Indian War?

• They sought new trade partners

• They launched organized boycotts

• They declared independence from Great Britain

• They refused to pay unfair taxes to Great Britain

What impact did the Proclamation of 1763 have on colonists?

• Colonists had to abandon homes west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Colonists had to pay higher taxes to the king's government.

• Colonists had to provide housing for the British Redcoats.

• Colonists had to serve longer terms in the king's army.

Why did the British government increase taxes on North American colonists?

• to demonstrate British strength

• to pay for the Seven Years War

• to test loyalty to the British empire

• to punish the New England colonists

Which statement best describes how James Madison and Alexander Hamilton worked together to convince states to ratify the Constitution?

• They co­authored a bill of rights to appease Federalists.

• They co­wrote a series of essays known as The Federalist Papers.

• They gave a series of fiery speeches to denounce Anti­Federalists.

• They composed a group of essays known as The Anti-­Federalist Papers.

What was one reason the Bill of Rights was included in the U.S. Constitution despite Alexander Hamilton's and other Federalists' objections?

• to encourage judges to approve the U.S. Constitution

• to encourage representatives to support the U.S. Constitution

• to encourage state governments to ratify the U.S. Constitution

• to encourage religious minorities to agree to the U.S. Constitution

Which legislation led to conflict in western territories over the issue of slavery?

• the Wilmot Proviso

• the Compromise of 1850

• the Missouri Compromise

• the Kansas-Nebraska Act

Why did Southerners want Native American lands in southeastern states such as Mississippi, Georgia, and Alabama in the 1830s?

• Southeastern soil was excellent for cultivating wheat.

• Southeastern mountains held an abundance of natural resources.

• The southeastern coastline held many natural harbors for shipping.

• The southeastern climate was perfect for starting large cotton plantations.