Early America & European Settlement Unit Review

What was significant about the House of Burgesses?

• It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.

• It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.

• It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.

• It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.

What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.

• Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.

• Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.

• When first starting to self govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.

• Colonists elected government representatives.

How were indentured servants different from slaves?

• Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.

• Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.

• Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.

• Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.

Which statements best describe similarities between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies? Select all that apply.

• Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.

• Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.

• Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.

• Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.

Which of these were reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain? Select all that apply.

• Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions.

• He went in search of an easier route to Asia.

• He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.

• Spain wanted to control the spice trade.

Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?

• Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals

• Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans

• Spanish colonists admired Native Americans.

• Spanish colonists had mixed feelings toward Native Americans.

What was the primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the South and Southwest regions?

• gaining global power

• finding wealth

• conquering the Native Americans

• entering the fur trade business

Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown? Select all that apply.

• The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.

• They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.

• The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.

• The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.

Why was the economy in the New England Colonies different from the economy in the Middle Colonies?

• The settlers in New England were able to grown abundant crops in the rich soild available there.

• The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.

• Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.

• The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.

What is the Mayflower Compact?

• a long-term treaty for trade routes withthe Dutch Tea Company

• a format method to establish systematic order among the Pilgrims

• an economic agreement to freely make and seld goods to the British.

• a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing.