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WorksheetsAP US History Colonial America Review (Periods 1-3)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 42mins
“Be it enacted ... That after the five and twentieth day of March, 1698, no goods or merchandizes whatsoever shall be imported into, or exported out of, any colony or plantation to his Majesty, in Asia, Africa, or America ... in any ship or bottom, but what is or shall be of the built of England, Ireland, or the said colonies or plantations ... and navigated with the masters and three fourths of the mariners of the said places only ... under pain of forfeiture of ships and goods.” English Parliament, Navigation Act, 1696
The excerpt most directly reflects which of the following goals for England’s North American colonies?
Developing them as a producer of manufactured goods
Aiding them in developing trade with other European nations
Integrating them into a coherent imperial structure based on mercantilism
Protecting them from American Indian attacks
“Be it enacted ... That after the five and twentieth day of March, 1698, no goods or merchandizes whatsoever shall be imported into, or exported out of, any colony or plantation to his Majesty, in Asia, Africa, or America ... in any ship or bottom, but what is or shall be of the built of England, Ireland, or the said colonies or plantations ... and navigated with the masters and three fourths of the mariners of the said places only ... under pain of forfeiture of ships and goods.” English Parliament, Navigation Act, 1696
One direct long-term effect of the Navigation Act was that it
promoted commercial treaties with Spain and France throughout the 1700s
contributed to the rise of opposition that ultimately fostered the independence movement
encouraged colonists in North America to expand trade agreements with American Indians
led to the imposition of heavy taxes on the North American colonists in the early 1700s
The pattern depicted on the graph from 1450 to 1800 best serves as evidence of which of the following?
The replacement of indigenous labor and indentured servitude by enslaved Africans in New World colonies
The development of varied systems of racial categorization in the European colonies
The effectiveness of the abolitionist movement in Europe and the Americas
The susceptibility of enslaved populations to New World disease
Which of the following contributed most directly to the change in the number of Africans transported to the New World after 1800?
The emergence of a more industrial economy in Great Britain and the United States
The outlawing of the international slave trade by Great Britain and the United States
The increased resistance to slavery within African nations
The influence of major slave rebellions in Haiti and elsewhere
Bartolome de las Casas wrote:
“Into and among these gentle sheep, endowed by their Maker and Creator with all the qualities aforesaid, did creep the Spaniards, who no sooner had knowledge of these people than they became like fierce wolves and tigers and lions who have gone many days without food or nourishment. And no other thing have they done for forty years until this day, and still today see fit to do, but dismember, slay, perturb, afflict, torment, and destroy the Indians by all manner of cruelty new and divers and most singular manners such as never before seen or read of heard of some few of which shall be recounted below, and they do this to such a degree that on the Island of Hispaniola, of the above three millions souls that we once saw, today there be no more than two hundred of those native people remaining.”
What answer best describes Spanish attitudes towards de las Casas’ report?
Many Spaniards were horrified by the savage and cruel behavior he described.
Most Spaniards discounted his description because it was Protestant propaganda.
Most Spaniards were incredulous because they realized de las Casas intentionally distorted precise colonial census information.
Generally, Spaniards were unconcerned because they thought Native Americans should be exploited because they were uncivilized.
Las Casa wrote:
“Into and among these gentle sheep, endowed by their Maker and Creator with all the qualities aforesaid, did creep the Spaniards, who no sooner had knowledge of these people than they became like fierce wolves and tigers and lions who have gone many days without food or nourishment. And no other thing have they done for forty years until this day, and still today see fit to do, but dismember, slay, perturb, afflict, torment, and destroy the Indians by all manner of cruelty new and divers and most singular manners such as never before seen or read of heard of some few of which shall be recounted below, and they do this to such a degree that on the Island of Hispaniola, of the above three millions souls that we once saw, today there be no more than two hundred of those native people remaining.”
Which of the following answers correctly identifies an important consequence of the Spanish attitude towards Native Americans?
Because so many native peoples were dying, the Spanish began to import slaves from Africa to replenish their labor supply.
Native American people and culture were completely eradicated.
The Spanish crown became insolvent because the reduced labor supply made it impossible for colonial possessions to become profitable.
Many Spaniards, driven by a sense of Christian piety, urged the crown to create reforms that resulted in an increased standard of living for Native Americans.
Las Casas wrote:
“Into and among these gentle sheep, endowed by their Maker and Creator with all the qualities aforesaid, did creep the Spaniards, who no sooner had knowledge of these people than they became like fierce wolves and tigers and lions who have gone many days without food or nourishment. And no other thing have they done for forty years until this day, and still today see fit to do, but dismember, slay, perturb, afflict, torment, and destroy the Indians by all manner of cruelty new and divers and most singular manners such as never before seen or read of heard of some few of which shall be recounted below, and they do this to such a degree that on the Island of Hispaniola, of the above three millions souls that we once saw, today there be no more than two hundred of those native people remaining.”
Which of the following answers correctly describes the social hierarchy of the Spanish empire?
Social standing was based on merit and abilities – anyone could increase their status and rise to the top.
Spanish officials created a strict caste based on precise racial categories that placed native Spaniards at the top.
Only colonists of pure Spanish heritage were accorded any social status.
No discernible rules governed colonial society – the status of each colonial subject was randomly determined.
The image of actors portraying Native Americans of the early colonial period highlights which of the following?
The uniquely war-like attitude of Native Americans.
The civilizing effect of European colonization upon the Native American peoples, which was entirely beneficial.
How Native Americans became dependent on European trade goods.
The lack of reciprocal influence Native Americans had on European colonizers.
Which statement best describes the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers?
Native Americans unanimously welcomed the colonists because they understood the settlers were superior in many ways.
Native Americans and Europeans at times traded peacefully with European colonists but also frequently used diplomacy and force to resist encroachment on their territory, political sovereignty, and way of life.
Native Americans were skilled warriors who incessantly resisted European settlement and were only defeated by the colonist’s superior technology.
Europeans had very little contact with the Native Americans because they thought indigenous peoples would corrupt settlers with their uncivilized way of life.
John Winthrop (1630) wrote:
“…for wee must Consider that wee shall be as a Citty upon a Hill, the eies of all people are uppon us; soe that if wee shall deale falsely with our god in this worke wee have undertaken and soe cause him to withdrawe his present help from us, wee shall be made a story and a byword through the world, wee shall open the mouthes of enemies to speake evill of the wayes of god and all professours for Gods sake; wee shall shame the faces of many of gods worthy servants, and cause theire prayers to be turned into Cursses upon us till wee be consumed out of the good land whether wee are going…”
Why did Winthrop say the Puritans must build a city upon a hill?
In order to have a more defensible position in case of an attack by indigenous peoples.
In order to build a light house to help approaching ships navigate.
In order to serve as a religious inspiration to others.
In order to concentrate evil and sin and then separate it from the rest of society.
John Winthrop (1630) wrote:
“…for wee must Consider that wee shall be as a Citty upon a Hill, the eies of all people are uppon us; soe that if wee shall deale falsely with our god in this worke wee have undertaken and soe cause him to withdrawe his present help from us, wee shall be made a story and a byword through the world, wee shall open the mouthes of enemies to speake evill of the wayes of god and all professours for Gods sake; wee shall shame the faces of many of gods worthy servants, and cause theire prayers to be turned into Cursses upon us till wee be consumed out of the good land whether wee are going…”
Why did the Puritans settle in towns?
It was required as part of their charter.
Town meetings were important to the political and religious life of the Puritan settlers.
There were no other options.
The Puritans thought the Bible only permits settlements in towns.
John Winthrop (1630) wrote:
“…for wee must Consider that wee shall be as a Citty upon a Hill, the eies of all people are uppon us; soe that if wee shall deale falsely with our god in this worke wee have undertaken and soe cause him to withdrawe his present help from us, wee shall be made a story and a byword through the world, wee shall open the mouthes of enemies to speake evill of the wayes of god and all professours for Gods sake; wee shall shame the faces of many of gods worthy servants, and cause theire prayers to be turned into Cursses upon us till wee be consumed out of the good land whether wee are going…”
How much religious diversity existed in Britain’s North American colonies?
None — the colonists were all Puritans.
None — the colonists were all Catholics.
It is impossible to know because religion could not be discussed in public.
Very high diversity — colonists followed many different sects.
John Smith (1624) wrote:
“The mildnesse of the ayre, the fertilitie of the soyle, and situation of the rivers are so propitious to the nature and vse of man, as no place is more convenient for pleasure, profit, and mans sustenance, vnder that latitude or climat. Here will liue any beasts, as horses, goats, sheepe, asses, hens, &c. as appeared by them that were carried thether. The waters, Isles, and shoales, are full of safe harbours for ships of warre or marchandize, for boats of all sorts, for transportation or fishing, &c. The Bay and rivers haue much marchantable fish, and places fit for Salt coats, building of ships, making of Iron, &c.”
What was the primary reason Smith offered to justify colonization of Virginia?
Exploitation of natural resources.
Conversion of the Native Americans to Christianity.
The fame and glory of exploration and expansion.
The healthy climate.
John Smith (1624) wrote:
“The mildnesse of the ayre, the fertilitie of the soyle, and situation of the rivers are so propitious to the nature and vse of man, as no place is more convenient for pleasure, profit, and mans sustenance, vnder that latitude or climat. Here will liue any beasts, as horses, goats, sheepe, asses, hens, &c. as appeared by them that were carried thether. The waters, Isles, and shoales, are full of safe harbours for ships of warre or marchandize, for boats of all sorts, for transportation or fishing, &c. The Bay and rivers haue much marchantable fish, and places fit for Salt coats, building of ships, making of Iron, &c.”
What was an important consequence of the decision to colonize Virginia on counties instead of towns?
Political and cultural institutions developed more slowly because the population was spread out over a larger area.
Virginians were less vulnerable to Indian attack.
Virginia was less profitable than other colonies because taxes were higher in counties as opposed to towns.
There were no significant consequences.
What statement correctly describes the syncretic nature of slave culture in the British colonies?
Slaves completely abandoned their traditional beliefs.
Slaves refused to abandon any traditional beliefs.
Slaves blended new and traditional beliefs.
Slaves were prevented from having any culture by law.
What statement correctly describes the status of slaves in the southern British colonies?
It was only temporary and slaves were freed after they worked for their master for a certain number of years.
Slaves inherited the status from their father and as a result had many rights except for suffrage.
Slaves inherited the status from their mothers thus incorporating a strong racial element into colonial society.
Britain banned slavery in the colonies so all slaves were expelled.
Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, (c. mid-18th century) said:
“Before those whom you call your brothers come on your lands, did you not live by bow and arrow? You had no need of gun nor powder, nor the rest of their things, and nevertheless you caught animals to live and clothe yourselves with their skins, but when I saw that you inclined to the evil, I called back the animals into the depths of the woods, so that you had need of your brothers to have your wants supplied and I shall send back to you the animals to live on.”
What goal did Pontiac try to achieve by making this speech?
He wanted to convert the Ottawa to Christianity to stop sin.
He wanted to create unity and cultural rejuvenation among indigenous peoples.
He wanted the Ottawa to become vegetarians.
He wanted to stop fratricide among the Ottawa.
Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, (c. mid-18th century) said:
“Before those whom you call your brothers come on your lands, did you not live by bow and arrow? You had no need of gun nor powder, nor the rest of their things, and nevertheless you caught animals to live and clothe yourselves with their skins, but when I saw that you inclined to the evil, I called back the animals into the depths of the woods, so that you had need of your brothers to have your wants supplied and I shall send back to you the animals to live on.”
What consequences did the French & Indian War have for indigenous peoples?
After the French victory they won full citizenship.
Nothing changed because it was a stalemate.
The British victory meant they all received full citizenship.
The British victory resulted in renewed pressure on tribal lands.
Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, (c. mid-18th century) said:
“Before those whom you call your brothers come on your lands, did you not live by bow and arrow? You had no need of gun nor powder, nor the rest of their things, and nevertheless you caught animals to live and clothe yourselves with their skins, but when I saw that you inclined to the evil, I called back the animals into the depths of the woods, so that you had need of your brothers to have your wants supplied and I shall send back to you the animals to live on.”
How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?
Many were angered and continued to settle illegally beyond the demarcation line.
Most colonists supported it because the proclamation ordered the expulsion of French settlers from Canada.
The colonists were unanimously disgusted because it ordered the colonies to convert to Catholicism.
Most supported it because it ordered the Native Americans to give up all their lands in North America.
John Adams wrote in a letter:
“As to the history of the revolution, my ideas may be peculiar, perhaps singular. What do we mean by the revolution? The war? That was no part of the revolution; it was only an effect and consequence of it. The revolution was in the minds of the people, and this was effected from 1760 to 1775, in the course of fifteen years, before a drop of blood was shed at Lexington.”
Which of the following examples best supports Adams' claims?
The Battle of Lexington & Concord because the Revolution only broke out after the colonies had won the war.
The Stamp Act because it helped unite the colonies.
Shay’s Rebellion because it helped inspired the Constitution.
The Boston Tea Party because it forced King George to sign the Declaration of Independence.
John Adams wrote in a letter:
“As to the history of the revolution, my ideas may be peculiar, perhaps singular. What do we mean by the revolution? The war? That was no part of the revolution; it was only an effect and consequence of it. The revolution was in the minds of the people, and this was effected from 1760 to 1775, in the course of fifteen years, before a drop of blood was shed at Lexington.”
Which of the following statements best describes colonial attitudes during the Revolution?
Colonists overwhelming supported the Revolution — although a tiny minority opposed it.
A small minority supported it — the vast majority were indifferent.
Many colonists were patriots but there were also many loyalists and fence-sitters.
It is impossible to know because opinion polling did not yet exist.
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the autumn of 1777?
None — it ended in a stalemate.
It was a major British victory that crushed colonial hopes for a quick victory.
It was a pyrrhic colonial victory that prolonged the war.
It was a patriot victory that encouraged the French to support the revolution.
The Declaration of Independence stated,
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
What, if any, impact did the Enlightenment have on the American Revolution?
None — the Enlightenment was a religious movement.
Loyalists drew on Enlightenment ideals to refute the Revolution.
The Enlightenment was inspired by the Revolution.
The Enlightenment laid the foundation for the Revolution.
How did the Constitution address slavery?
The Founding Fathers banned slavery because it violated the ideals of the Revolution.
The Constitution included several compromises that legalized slavery.
The Constitution required that all slaves return to Africa.
The Constitution freed all slaves over the age of 18.
What, if any, influence did the Revolution have on world history?
None — slow trans-Atlantic communications meant that people in other regions never learned about the Revolution.
The Revolution had an immediate impact and lead to a massive wave of similar rebellions in every country in the world
The ideals of the Revolution eventually inspired later movements in Latin America, the Caribbean, and France.
The Revolution forced monarchs in Europe to quickly make concessions in order to avoid similar uprisings.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Rush, wrote in a letter,
“There is nothing more common than to confound the terms of the American Revolution with those of the late American war. The American war is over: but this is far from being the case with the American Revolution. On the contrary, nothing but the first act of the great drama is closed. It remains yet to establish and perfect our new forms of government; and to prepare the principles, morals, and manners of our citizens, for these forms of government, after they are established and brought to perfection.”
Which of the following examples best supports Rush’s argument?
The transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Bacon’s Rebellion because it almost forced the revocation of the Bill of Rights.
The fact that no national government was established until after Cornwallis’ surrender at Yorktown.
The First Great Awakening because it taught Americans morals.
Which of the following issues would the Federalist Party have supported?
The Articles of Confederation.
The passage of the Constitution.
The need for a strong legislature.
Opposition to the national bank.
What position did Anti-Federalists take on the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights was unnecessary because the Constitution provided enough protections.
The Bill of Rights was illegal because the Constitution could not be altered.
The Bill of Rights was necessary in order to restrain the federal government.
The Bill of Rights actually was harmful because it gave more power to the federal government.
What political role did women play in the new American republic?
As mothers, they perpetuated republican ideals.
They unanimously opposed it because they could not vote.
They supported it because they enjoyed full equality.
None — they were completely uninterested in politics.
What consequences did the Whiskey Rebellion have?
The rebellion was put down which helped secure the authority of the new national government created by the Constitution.
The rebellion nearly succeeded and thus hastened the end of the Articles of Confederation.
Massacres during the rebellion resulted in the passage of the Bill of Rights.
Washington was seriously wounded during the rebellion which led to the creation of the office of vice president in case the president died in office.
