Colonial America: Key Historical Concepts

The video covers Chapter 5 of The American Pageant, focusing on colonial society before the American Revolution. Key topics include the Paxton Boys, American identity, slave revolts, triangular trade, colonial acts, taverns, religious movements like the Great Awakening, and figures such as Phyllis Wheatley. The Zenger trial's impact on freedom of the press is also discussed.

Who were the Paxton Boys and what did they protest against?

• A group of African slaves protesting against slavery

• A group of French settlers protesting against British taxes

• A group of Scots Irish people protesting against colonial control

• A group of English settlers protesting against Native American policies

What was the significance of the New York slave revolt of 1712?

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in New York

• It demonstrated the slaves' desire for freedom and willingness to fight for it

• It resulted in a peace treaty between slaves and colonists

• It was a minor event with little impact on colonial society

What was the triangular trade and why was it significant?

• A trade route between Africa, the Old World, and the New World

• A trade route between the Middle East, India, and China

• A trade route between Europe, Asia, and Africa

• A trade route between the Americas, Australia, and Antarctica

How did taverns contribute to the American Revolution?

• They were primarily used for religious gatherings

• They were used by the British to spy on colonists

• They served as hubs for political discussion and sharing revolutionary ideas

• They were places where colonists could escape British rule

What was Armenianism and how did it differ from Puritan beliefs?

• It was a political ideology supporting British rule

• It was a movement to return to traditional Catholic practices

• It was the idea that people were not predestined and could go to heaven by leading a good life

• It was the belief in predestination and strict religious practices

What was the Great Awakening and its impact on American identity?

• A cultural movement to adopt European traditions

• A military campaign against Native American tribes

• A religious revival that encouraged a common American identity

• A political movement to gain independence from Britain

Who was Jonathan Edwards and what was his role in the Great Awakening?

• A political leader who signed the Declaration of Independence

• A theological preacher who ignited the Great Awakening

• A British general who fought in the American Revolution

• A scientist who discovered electricity

What was the significance of the Zenger trial?

• It was a minor legal case with no lasting impact

• It was a trial about religious freedom

• It set a precedent for freedom of the press in America

• It led to the end of British rule in America

Who was Phyllis Wheatley and what did she symbolize?

• A formerly enslaved poet symbolizing the potential for success among disadvantaged people

• A French diplomat who negotiated peace with Britain

• A British spy during the American Revolution

• A Native American leader who resisted colonization

What was Poor Richard's Almanac and who wrote it?

• A religious text written by Jonathan Edwards

• A political manifesto by Thomas Jefferson

• An almanac written by Ben Franklin influencing American character

• A scientific journal by Isaac Newton