Democracy in America: Ch. 2, Part 1

What is the utility of knowing the origin of nations according to the chapter summary?

• To understand their social condition and laws

• To predict their future

• To compare them with other nations

• To learn their language.

According to the text, what is imagined to form during the early years of a human being?

• Physical strength

• Germ of vices and virtues

• Intelligence

• Social skills

What were the two main causes that led to the development of democracy in the European colonies in America?

• A) Equality among men and poverty

• B) Political and religious quarrels

• C) Territorial aristocracy

• D) Both A and B.

Why did the emigrants from Europe have no notion of superiority over one another?

• They were all of the same rank

• They were driven by poverty and misfortune

• They were all wealthy

• They were all educated.

Who were the artisans and agriculturists that arrived in Virginia described as?

• More moral and orderly

• Wealthy and powerful

• Uneducated and poor

• Religious and pious

What did the charter granted by the Crown of England in 1609 stipulate?

• Establishment of a new religion

• Payment of a fifth of gold and silver to the Crown

• Building of schools

• Creation of a new army.

What did the influence of slavery combined with the English character explain?

• The economic prosperity of the North

• The social condition of the Southern States

• The technological advancements

• The political stability

What is mentioned about the settlers' education in the text?

• They were mostly uneducated

• They all received a good education

• They were educated only in religion

• They were educated only in farming.

What was the primary aim of the Pilgrims' undertaking according to the text?

• To seek wealth

• To improve their social position

• The triumph of an idea

• To escape persecution

What was the main reason for the Puritans' voyage to the northern parts of Virginia?

• For adventure

• For the glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith

• To escape from the British Empire

• To find new trade routes.