Final Exam Prep

Which statement best describes the purpose of the House of Burgesses for the Jamestown Colony?

• It required colonists to follow the governor chosen by the king.

• It allowed the colonists to elect representatives to pass laws and maintain order.

• It required the colonists to pledge loyalty to the English monarchy.

• It allowed colonists to join with other countries and colonies to oppose England.

Hypothesize what Winthrop meant when he told his people that their new home would be like a "city upon a hill"?

• A society that would be constantly under attack and in turmoil

• A shining example, a model society that others would look up to and aspire to emulate.

• A hidden society that would remain isolated and secretive

• A society that would be built underground and hidden from view

What was a significant outcome of the Great Awakening in colonial America?

• Rise of absolute monarchy
• Increased religious fervor and new denominations
• Expansion of trade routes
• Decreased interest in education

Analyze this map, which colony likely had the largest number of slaves?

• Southern Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• LA Colonies

Which group of people in colonial North America faced challenges such as limited rights, hard labor, and often worked for a set number of years in exchange for passage to the New World?

• Pilgrims
• Slaves
• Indentured servants
• Convicts

Analyze this picture and estimate what led to Bacon's Rebellion in 1676.

• Religious conflicts, lack of resources, and cultural differences in the Virginia colony
• Military disputes, environmental issues, and educational disparities in the Virginia colony
• Technological advancements, trade agreements, and population growth in the Virginia colony
• Economic hardships, social inequality, and political corruption in the Virginia colony

Analyze this map, which colony is least likely to allow slaves to work for their freedom?

• Southern Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• LA Colonies

What were some of the consequences of Bacon's Rebellion?

• Decreased tensions with Native Americans
• Abolition of slavery
• Increased tensions with Native Americans, reinforcement of slavery, consolidation of power among the wealthy elite
• Empowerment of the lower class

What were the deceptive practices of John Law, and how did they impact French Louisiana?

• John Law's deceptive practices resulted in the promotion of cultural exchange and harmony between France and French Louisiana.
• John Law's deceptive practices led to the establishment of a successful trade route between France and French Louisiana.
• John Law's deceptive practices involved selling land in French Louisiana at inflated prices, causing a housing crisis.
• John Law's deceptive practices included the Mississippi Bubble scheme, leading to economic collapse in France and impacting French Louisiana.

What were the economic, social, and cultural implications of the Black Code in French Colonial Louisiana? (Choose the BEST answer)

• The Black Code in French Colonial Louisiana had no impact on the economic, social, and cultural aspects of enslaved individuals' lives.
• The Black Code in French Colonial Louisiana only affected the economic aspect of enslaved individuals' lives.
• The Black Code in French Colonial Louisiana had significant negative impacts on the economic, social, and cultural aspects of enslaved individuals' lives.
• The Black Code in French Colonial Louisiana improved the economic, social, and cultural aspects of enslaved individuals' lives.