Colonial Relationships and Economic Activities

The lecture covers the development of colonial society in North America, focusing on European colonization, economic goals, and interactions with Native Americans. It discusses the impact of the Enlightenment and Great Awakening, the role of slavery, and the evolving relationship between the colonies and Britain. Key concepts include the unique colonization efforts of European powers, regional differences in the British colonies, and the influence of transatlantic exchanges.

Which European power settled in the American Southwest with the aim of converting natives?

• The French

• The Dutch

• The British

• The Spanish

What was the primary economic activity of the French in North America?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Fur trading

• Mining

How did the British colonies' relationship with native populations differ from that of the French and Dutch?

• The British ignored native populations entirely.

• The British formed alliances for mutual benefit.

• The British often clashed over land.

• The British had friendlier relations due to trade.

Which region of the British colonies was known for large-scale agriculture and reliance on enslaved labor?

• Chesapeake and Southern Colonies

• Western Frontier

• Middle Colonies

• New England

What was a significant factor in the greater diversity of the Middle Colonies?

• Religious freedom

• Cereal crop agriculture

• Timber and shipping industries

• Central and Western European immigration

What was the impact of the Enlightenment on the British colonies?

• It caused economic instability.

• It led to the decline of Protestantism.

• It was a European movement that had little effect.

• It influenced political and cultural attitudes.

Which movement was characterized by a revival of Protestant religious fervor in the colonies?

• The First Great Awakening

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

How did the British colonies' relationship with Britain change during the period of salutary neglect?

• They sought to return to direct British rule.

• They experienced stricter enforcement of policies.

• They developed a greater sense of independence.

• They became more dependent on Britain.

What was a common misconception about slavery in the New England colonies?

• Slavery was widespread and accepted.

• Slavery was limited to urban areas.

• There was no slavery at all.

• Slavery was only in the Southern colonies.

What was the basis for the slave codes in the British colonies?

• The French legal system

• The Dutch trading laws

• The Barbados Slave Code

• The Spanish encomienda system