Unit 1 - Settling the Americas

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

A.)
Historians have a responsibility to merge their own experiences into historical narratives.

B.)
History is best determined through the lenses of politics and economics.

C.)
The writing of history is influenced by the cultural environment in which it is written.

D.)
Historical interpretations of past events rarely change over time.

Answer 1

The writing of history is influenced by the cultural environment in which it is written

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

A.)
History is not a fixed concept; ideas about how to write history change as the world changes.

B.)
History is separate from the social, cultural, and intellectual environments in which it is written.

C.)
Objectivity is not the goal of the historian because his or her own perspective is vital to the narrative.

D.)
Historians inspect, but do not interpret, evidence from the past to create narratives of past events.

Answer 2

History is not a fixed concept; ideas about how to write history change as the world changes.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

A.)
Providing context and observing change over time is essential to the historical process.

B.)
History is a written record of the past, encountered only in an academic setting.

C.)
Memorization of dates and events is a good exercise in school, but it isn’t important for historians.

D.)
A historian attempts simply to compile facts about the past and record them accurately.

Answer 3

Providing context and observing change over time is essential to the historical process.

Question 4

Consider the following research question and choose the secondary source that is best suited to answer it: “What were the causes and effects of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States?”

A.)
A website that advocates for voting reform

B.)
A book written by a historian in 2016 on the history of women in American politics

C.)
A newsreel from 1920 showing women voting for president for the first time

D.)
An interview with a woman who recently protested at a Women’s March

Answer 4

A book written by a historian in 2016 on the history of women in American politics

Question 5

Consider the following research question and choose the primary source that is best suited to answer it: “How did the invention of the cotton gin in 1793 transform the American economy in the 19th century?”

A.)
A 1780 speech by a plantation owner who grew cotton

B.)
An 1802 map of the Deep South showing county lines in the 18th century

C.)
A biography of Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin, published in 1989

D.)
An 1850 economic analysis of cotton and textile production in the 1800s

Answer 5

D.)
An 1850 economic analysis of cotton and textile production in the 1800s

Question 6

Consider the following research question and choose the primary source that is best suited to answer it: “What were the long-term consequences of the United States interning people of Japanese descent in camps during World War II?”

A.)
A documentary about World War II produced by a historian

B.)
A national newscast from 1942

C.)
A high school history textbook published in 1990

D.)
An interview in 2001 with a Japanese American who was confined to a camp

Answer 6

An interview in 2001 with a Japanese American who was confined to a camp

Question 7

As part of his research on the American Civil War, Charlie is reading a book about ironclads (a new type of boat invented during the war) and how they revolutionized naval warfare.

Which of the following lenses is he most likely exploring?

A.)
Gender

B.)
Environmental

C.)
Technological

D.)
Political

Answer 7

Technological

Question 8

As part of her research on the American Revolution, Bea reads a book about forms of public protest in the 18th-century colonies.

Which of the following lenses is she most likely exploring?

A.)
Economic

B.)
Environmental

C.)
Racial

D.)
Political

Answer 8

Political

Question 9

As part of his research on the Salem Witch Trials, Aaron reads a book about Puritan morality and beliefs and how they influenced social norms in the 17th century.

Which of the following lenses is he most likely exploring?

A.)
Political

B.)
Cultural

C.)
Class

D.)
Technological

Answer 9

Cultural

Question 10

Which early American civilization constructed a vast system of roads that stepped up and down mountains?

A.)
The Aztec

B.)
The Maya

C.)
The Olmec

D.)
The Inca

Answer 10

The Inca

Question 11

Which early American civilization left behind large heads carved in stone?

A.)
The Pueblo

B.)
The Aztec

C.)
The Olmec

D.)
The Inca

Answer 11

The Olmec

Question 12

Which early American civilization lived in permanent settlements made up of apartment-like complexes of stone and mud?

A.)
The Aztec

B.)
The Olmec

C.)
The Pueblo

D.)
The Hopewell

Answer 12

The Pueblo

Question 13

Which of the following historians is using a European primary source to understand the pre-Columbian past?

A.)
Jeremy asks a historian why European diseases were so devastating in America, but American diseases didn’t spread to Europe.

B.)
Jessie reads a book about forms of government found in modern Native American tribes.

C.)
Jordan interviews a Peruvian archaeologist who excavates 14th century ruins in modern day Peru and Ecuador.

D.)
Julianna researches reactions among the Spanish in the 1500s to the mistreatment of Native Americans.

Answer 13

Julianna researches reactions among the Spanish in the 1500s to the mistreatment of Native Americans.

Question 14

Which of the following historians is studying archaeological evidence?

A.)
Ingrid reads reports sent back to the Spanish monarchy about the people of the New World.

B.)
Ian analyzes pieces of cloth found in ancient burial sites near the Mississippi River.

C.)
Irving interviews a historian who has written several books about Native American culture.

D.)
Iris reads a book about southwestern Native American oral traditions.

Answer 14

Ian analyzes pieces of cloth found in ancient burial sites near the Mississippi River.

Question 15

Which of the following historians is collecting oral history?

A.)
Hope attempts to translate symbols on a pot that she believes were a form of writing.

B.)
Hajit makes detailed drawings of prehistoric images found on boulders in Minnesota.

C.)
Hector analyzes one of the first maps made by European explorers.

D.)
Helen interviews contemporary Native Americans about their cultural traditions.

Answer 15

Helen interviews contemporary Native Americans about their cultural traditions.

Question 16

Which of these hypotheses was Christopher Columbus intending to prove by sailing westward in 1492?

A.)
The earth is not flat like we’ve supposed, but round. This means that, instead of having to go over land to the east, we can also reach Asia by sailing west.

B.)
The earth is not as large as we’ve supposed it to be. This means that a westward voyage to Asia is possible to undertake.

C.)
A westward trip to Asia took too long before, but the invention of the caravel makes it possible now to shorten the trip.

D.)
It is unlikely that the ocean to the west is as empty as we’ve supposed it to be. There are probably countless lands to be discovered and claimed.

Answer 16

The earth is not as large as we’ve supposed it to be. This means that a westward voyage to Asia is possible to undertake.

Question 17

Which of the following events led to increased European maritime exploration in the 15th century?

A.)
The invention of the printing press

B.)
The Crusades

C.)
Competition between Catholics and Protestants

D.)
Discoveries by the Vikings

Answer 17

The Crusades

Question 18

Which of the following motives played the biggest role in the European discovery of the New World?

A.)
Seeking new trade routes with Asia

B.)
Looking for previously undiscovered lands

C.)
Proving the earth to be round

D.)
Spreading Christianity to Native American peoples

Answer 18

Seeking new trade routes with Asia

Question 19

After the New World was discovered, major European empires like the Spanish, English, French and Portuguese competed for control of the new lands, despite the presence of indigenous peoples.

Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?

A.)
Colonization

B.)
Commodification

C.)
Globalization

Answer 19

Colonization

Question 20

The Crusades led to an increased exchange of goods between Europe and Asia. This sparked an age of exploration and ultimately resulted in the discovery of the New World.

Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?

A.)
Commodification

B.)
Colonization

C.)
Globalization

Answer 20

Globalization

Question 21

European traders discovered that they could sell chocolate from the New World back home in Europe.

Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?

A.)
Globalization

B.)
Colonization

C.)
Commodification

Answer 21

Commodification

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true about slavery prior to the Atlantic slave trade?

A.)
It could involve one person bonding himself to another so as to work off a debt.

B.)
It was largely based on race, as only people with darker skin could be enslaved.

C.)
Enslaved people were treated solely as property to be bought and sold.

D.)
A person’s religion had no impact on whether he or she could be enslaved.

Answer 22

It could involve one person bonding himself to another so as to work off a debt.

Question 23

Which of the following became a defining feature of slavery in the Atlantic World?

A.)
Chattel slavery was never practiced.

B.)
Enslavement became a permanent, inherited condition.

C.)
Enslavement was most often used as a means to pay off debt.

D.)
People were enslaved primarily for religious reasons.

Answer 23

Enslavement became a permanent, inherited condition.

Question 24

Which of the following elements was characteristic of slavery in West Africa prior to the Atlantic slave trade?

A.)
Chattel enslavement was the most common form of slavery.

B.)
Africans were most often targeted by Asian traders.

C.)
Enslaved people often became part of the extended tribal group.

D.)
Enslavement was always a permanent condition.

Answer 24

Enslaved people often became part of the extended tribal group.

Question 25

Before founding St. Augustine, the Spanish defeated nearby Fort Caroline, which had been established by settlers from which other European nation? A.) The Netherlands B.) Portugal C.) England D.) France

Answer 25

France

Question 26

In 1540, Francisco Vásquez de Coronado set out to find the rumored golden city of Quivira. What came of his expedition? A.) Quivira was found in modern-day Oklahoma, but its wealth had been greatly exaggerated in the rumors. B.) Despite a two-year expedition that got as far north as modern-day Kansas, Coronado never found Quivira. C.) Quivira was discovered near present-day Albuquerque, stripped of its wealth and ultimately abandoned. D.) Coronado’s expedition ended prematurely after a particularly brutal winter in the Rocky Mountains.

Answer 26

Despite a two-year expedition that got as far north as modern-day Kansas, Coronado never found Quivira.

Question 27

Which of the following factors played a significant role in the Spanish defeat of the Aztec, led by Hernán Cortés? A.) They created alliances with other indigenous groups who disliked Aztec rule. B.) The conquistadores far outnumbered the Aztec. C.) The Aztec were peaceful and did not want to engage in war. D.) The Aztec were unprepared for military conflict.

Answer 27

They created alliances with other indigenous groups who disliked Aztec rule.

Question 28

How did Dutch activity in the Americas differ from Spanish and French activity? A.) Dutch claims in the Americas were backed up with large numbers of settlers. B.) Dutch colonization relied on corporations like the Dutch West India Company. C.) Dutch Catholics fled to New Netherlands in search of religious liberty. D.) Dutch traders only traded with other Europeans, not with indigenous people.

Answer 28

Dutch colonization relied on corporations like the Dutch West India Company.

Question 29

What was a significant factor in the demise of Dutch settlements in the Americas? A.) Territorial disputes with France B.) Religious intolerance C.) Conflict with Spanish colonists D.) Failure to attract many Dutch colonists.

Answer 29

Failure to attract many Dutch colonists.

Question 30

Which of the following primarily motivated early Dutch exploration in North America? A.) To trade with native peoples B.) To convert Catholic native peoples to Protestantism C.) To search for a northwest passage to Asia D.) To challenge Spain’s imperial dominance in the Americas

Answer 30

To search for a northwest passage to Asia

Question 31

As the colonial reach of European nations expanded, Native Americans found it harder to hunt and move freely, as they had previously done. Which of the following factors played the biggest role in that change? A.) Europeans claimed private ownership of large tracts of land, which they enclosed with fences and walls. B.) Europeans supplied advanced weaponry to Native Americans, which aggravated existing inter-tribal conflicts and made them afraid to encounter enemy tribes. C.) Europeans passed laws that restricted Native Americans to small reservations, often far away from their traditional hunting grounds. D.) Europeans introduced economic ideas about city-living that were highly influential among Native Americans.

Answer 31

Europeans claimed private ownership of large tracts of land, which they enclosed with fences and walls.

Question 32

Interactions between Native Americans and Europeans led to the commercialization of traditional beaver-hunting practices. Which of the following factors played the biggest role in that change? A.) Europeans introduced capitalism and ideas about success through hard work. B.) Europeans brought new animals that made it easier to hunt for beavers. C.) Europeans were willing to give Native Americans muskets in exchange for beaver pelts. D.) Europeans introduced the concept of private ownership of hunting lands.

Answer 32

Europeans were willing to give Native Americans muskets in exchange for beaver pelts.

Question 32

When early Spanish explorers reached what is now the southwestern United States, they encountered a number of flourishing agricultural centers. When the French arrived a century later, they found many of those villages deserted. Which of the following factors played the biggest role in that change? A.) Native Americans had been captured by the Spanish and relocated to Mexico under the terms of encomiendas. B.) The reports from early explorers were vastly exaggerated; most agricultural centers had already been long abandoned. C.) Native Americans had moved east so they could trade with other European settlers for advanced tools and weaponry. D.) Native Americans were wiped out by European diseases like smallpox, which had been introduced by the Spanish explorers.

Answer 32

Native Americans were wiped out by European diseases like smallpox, which had been introduced by the Spanish explorers.

Question 33

Which of the following statements is characteristic of Martin Luther’s position in 1517? A.) “The practice of selling indulgences is corrupt and has to stop.” B.) “Individual monarchs have too much power.” C.) “Reading scripture prepares people to receive God’s grace if they are among the elect.” D.) “I declare myself to be the head of the Catholic Church in my country.”

Answer 33

“The practice of selling indulgences is corrupt and has to stop.”

Question 34

Why did Henry VIII declare himself the head of the Church of England? A.) He believed in Luther’s condemnation of the papacy and wanted to carry out his reforms. B.) He wanted land in the Americas that had been granted to Spain by the pope. C.) He wanted an annulment from his wife, Catherine, because she failed to produce a male heir. D.) He figured he could better deal with the Puritans if he had more power over the church.

Answer 34

He wanted an annulment from his wife, Catherine, because she failed to produce a male heir.

Question 35

What was an effect of the Protestant Reformation on English colonization of the New World in the 1500s? A.) The colony of Roanoke was established to spread the Protestant faith in the New World. B.) England united with other Protestant nations to increase their explorations in the New World. C.) Queen Elizabeth vigorously supported New World exploration as a way to spread Protestantism. D.) Religious turmoil in Europe delayed England’s attempts to build an empire in the Americas.

Answer 35

Religious turmoil in Europe delayed England’s attempts to build an empire in the Americas.

Question 36

What role did European exports play in the Triangular Trade? A.) Rum was used to lure Africans into the voyage to America, where they would then be forced into slavery. B.) Guns and gunpowder from Europe were exchanged for sugar in Africa. C.) Enslaved people would be brought from Europe to the Americas in exchange for textiles, rum and other goods. D.) Manufactured goods were used to buy enslaved Africans from other Africans who captured them.

Answer 36

Manufactured goods were used to buy enslaved Africans from other Africans who captured them.

Question 37

Which country played the biggest role at the beginning of the Atlantic slave trade? A.) England B.) Portugal C.) Spain D.) Holland

Answer 37

Portugal

Question 38

Which of the following premises was an essential part of the idea of mercantilism? A.) Control and ownership of land is the key to building national wealth. B.) Nations should cooperate with one another, rather than compete for power and wealth. C.) Wealth can be created by economic activity and is thus potentially infinite. D.) A nation’s trade and industry should be controlled by private individuals.

Answer 38

Control and ownership of land is the key to building national wealth.

Question 39

Which statement is most representative of the French attitude toward Native Americans in the memoir of Jacques Cartier? A.) “Your territory belongs to us by decree of the Catholic Church.” B.) “Gift exchanges with natives will forge alliances and establish trade relationships.” C.) “The natives will submit to the absolute authority of the Crown.” D.) “The natives, although poor, show ingenuity and will welcome friendship with a superior civilization.”

Answer 39

“Gift exchanges with natives will forge alliances and establish trade relationships.”

Question 40

Which statement is most reflective of the Spanish attitude toward Native Americans in the Requerimiento? A.) “We know that you do not share our values, but we believe that you are clever in other ways.” B.) “Every land belongs by right to us, by the decree of your own rulers.” C.) “If you do not submit to our authority, we will destroy you.” D.) “We thank you for your gracious welcome, and look forward to our trade relationship.”

Answer 40

“If you do not submit to our authority, we will destroy you.”

Question 41

Which statement is most reflective of the English attitude toward Native Americans in A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia? A.) “The Pope himself has ruled that native territories belong to us.” B.) “We are interested in building commercial alliances with the native people on equal terms.” C.) “Although the natives have no arts and sciences, they seem capable and promising.” D.) “We hope that healing and prayer will bring the natives toward a conversion to Catholicism.”

Answer 41

“Although the natives have no arts and sciences, they seem capable and promising.”

Question 42

The settlement of which English colony was primarily motivated by a desire to create a successful religious community? A.) Jamestown B.) Virginia C.) Roanoke D.) Massachusetts Bay

Answer 42

Massachusetts Bay

Question 43

Which of the following terms describes a business structure in which investors financed colonies with the expectation of profits? A.) Joint-stock company B.) Mercantile exchange C.) Charter D.) Mayflower Compact

Answer 43

Joint-stock company

Question 44

Which English colony was settled in the early 1600s primarily by men seeking economic opportunity? A.) Maryland B.) Jamestown C.) Plymouth D.) Massachusetts Bay

Answer 44

Jamestown

Question 45

Which factor led to the implementation of the headright system? A.) The desire to equalize opportunity for Englishmen B.) The introduction of slavery in the British colonies C.) Landowners abusing the system of indentured servitude D.) Abundant land and the desire to attract more migrants

Answer 45

Abundant land and the desire to attract more migrants

Question 46

Which of the following complaints was at the heart of Bacon’s Rebellion? A.) The Virginia governor refused to take more land from Native Americans, exacerbating class tensions. B.) Black plantation owners who had come to Virginia as indentured servants and later bought their freedom were being forced into slavery. C.) Indentured servants had too many rights and too much freedom, so plantation owners wanted the Virginia government to outlaw indentured servitude. D.) Many plantation owners were not happy about tobacco overproduction and wanted the Virginia government to stop handing out farmland.

Answer 46

The Virginia governor refused to take more land from Native Americans, exacerbating class tensions.

Question 47

Which of the following was true of slavery in the southern colonies in the 17th century? A.) Slavery was the primary form of labor in the Chesapeake until it was replaced by indentured servitude. B.) All Africans in the Chesapeake region in the 17th century were enslaved. C.) Bacon’s Rebellion was led by a group of enslaved persons in Virginia angered by their treatment. D.) Bacon’s Rebellion accelerated the transition to slavery as the main form of labor on tobacco plantations in Virginia.

Answer 47

Bacon’s Rebellion accelerated the transition to slavery as the main form of labor on tobacco plantations in Virginia.

Question 48

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between church and government in the northern colonies? A.) Government in the northern colonies excluded all but wealthy members of the Puritan Church. B.) The Puritan Church exercised a large degree of influence over the government of the northern colonies. C.) The Puritan Church and colonial government were completely separated from one another. D.) The northern colonies had no form of government, as politics was banned by Puritan Church.

Answer 48

The Puritan Church exercised a large degree of influence over the government of the northern colonies.

Question 49

Which factor led to the creation of a maritime-based economy in the northern colonies? A.) Settlers with diverse backgrounds and tastes in the northern colonies B.) Agricultural surpluses in the northern colonies that could be sold in foreign markets C.) The need for enslaved labor in the northern colonies D.) Religious intolerance in the northern colonies

Answer 49

Agricultural surpluses in the northern colonies that could be sold in foreign markets

Question 50

Why did Roger Williams’ doctrine of soul liberty conflict with Puritanism? A.) Soul liberty valued free expression and intoxication, which were forbidden by Puritanism. B.) Soul Liberty made individual conscience a higher authority than the Puritan Church. C.) Soul liberty was born of Williams’ desire to reunite with the Church of England. D.) Soul liberty was “not Protestant enough,” as it did not account for direct revelation.

Answer 50

Soul Liberty made individual conscience a higher authority than the Puritan Church.

Question 51

Which of the following distinguished Pennsylvania from the other English colonies? A.) Poorer immigrants fared better in Pennsylvania than in other English colonies. B.) Slavery was never practiced in Pennsylvania due to the influence of the Quakers. C.) Pennsylvania was the first British colony to elect a representative government. D.) Pennsylvania’s economy was based largely on livestock, as opposed to cash crops.

Answer 51

Poorer immigrants fared better in Pennsylvania than in other English colonies.

Question 52

Which of the following societal changes occurred when New Netherlands became New York? A.) A system of patronage was implemented to distribute land. B.) Married women could no longer use their own name to do business. C.) Colonists of Dutch descent were forcibly exiled back to Europe. D.) Slavery, which had been condemned by the Dutch, was introduced.

Answer 52

Married women could no longer use their own name to do business

Question 53

Which of the following motivated King Charles II to wage war against the Dutch in the New World? A.) The Dutch would not allow passage between the northern and southern colonies. B.) The Dutch were Catholic and believed England was still subject to the pope. C.) he was retaliating against the Dutch, who had threatened the southern colonies. D.) Challenging Dutch commercial dominance had widespread support among the English.

Answer 53

Challenging Dutch commercial dominance had widespread support among the English.

Question 54

Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native Americans? A.) Native Americans sought to convert colonists to their religion. B.) Disease ravaged colonial settlements, which colonists blamed on Native Americans. C.) Native Americans tried to expand their territory into lands held by colonists. D.) Livestock belonging to colonists disrupted Native American agricultural practices.

Answer 54

Livestock belonging to colonists disrupted Native American agricultural practices.

Question 55

Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native Americans? A.) Native Americans viewed colonists as an impediment to their economic expansion B.) Colonists in New England faced a single, powerful Native American tribe C.) Colonists were largely ignorant of Native American customs and codes of respect D.) Colonial fur traders refused to trade with Native Americans

Answer 55

Colonists were largely ignorant of Native American customs and codes of respect

Question 56

Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native Americans? A.) Native Americans took pity on the colonists for their lack of preparedness. B.) Colonists were envious of Native Americans’ agricultural know-how. C.) Colonists viewed Native Americans as weak and easily conquerable. D.) The growing population in the colonies led to colonists claiming more territory.

Answer 56

The growing population in the colonies led to colonists claiming more territory.

Question 57

Which of the following statements most likely identifies Percy’s purpose in writing? A.) Percy’s purpose was to attract new settlers to Jamestown to help improve living conditions. B.) Percy’s purpose was to provide a personal account of his experience in the New World. C.) Percy’s purpose was to encourage English officials to record the events in Virginia for future historians. D.) Percy’s purpose was to convince Native Americans to stop attacking the Jamestown colonists.

Answer 57

Percy’s purpose was to provide a personal account of his experience in the New World.

Question 58

Which of the following statements most likely identifies Frethorne’s purpose in writing? A.) Frethorne’s purpose was to give his parents an update and an account of his daily routine. B.) Frethorne’s purpose was to elicit sympathy for his circumstances from his parents. C.) Frethorne’s purpose was to educate his parents on the duties of indentured servitude. D.) Frethorne’s purpose was to expose the lies he was told about life in Jamestown.

Answer 58

Frethorne’s purpose was to elicit sympathy for his circumstances from his parents.

Question 59

Which of the following statements most likely identifies Johnson’s purpose in writing? A.) Johnson’s purpose was to provide an accurate description of Jamestown for future historians to study. B.) Johnson’s purpose was to instruct settlers on how to thrive in Virginia and profit from its resources. C.) Johnson’s purpose was to attract people to invest in the Virginia Company and settle in Jamestown. D.) Johnson’s purpose was to give investors a carefully constructed idea of how the Virginia Company operated internally.

Answer 59

Johnson’s purpose was to attract people to invest in the Virginia Company and settle in Jamestown.

Question 60

Which of the following statements is true? Considering dates, names and locations is the main way of examining historical events. Historians from different eras often disagree on how to interpret the same events. Historians have to include all related information, even if it isn't relevant to their narratives. The writing of history isn’t influenced by current social or cultural environments.

Answer 60

Historians from different eras often disagree on how to interpret the same events.

Question 61

Which of the following statements about Quakers is true? Quakers encouraged trade through Philadelphia, but not immigration to their colonies. Quakers were some of the first European Americans to reject the practice of slavery in North America. Quakers frequently were intolerant of other religious groups and banished them from the Middle Colonies. Quakers generally settled in New York after the Dutch relinquished it to the King of England.

Answer 61

Quakers were some of the first European Americans to reject the practice of slavery in North America.

Question 62

How did slavery change because of European colonization of the New World? Slavery became a way to convert Africans to Christianity. Slavery became a way a person could pay off his or her debt. Slavery became common, whereas it had been incredibly rare. Slavery became identified with race in a way it wasn't before.

Answer 62

Slavery became identified with race in a way it wasn't before.

Question 63

Gerald gives a presentation on the U.S. Constitution that argues that the primary motivation of its creators was to protect private property. Which of the following is most likely a lens with which he is analyzing the past? Class Religion Gender Technology

Answer 63

Class

Question 64

Select the option that correctly describes an early English colony in North America. Plymouth - was to be a "city upon a hill" Jamestown - was settled by men seeking profit Massachusetts Bay - its survival hinged on tobacco cultivation Maryland - was settled by English Puritans

Answer 64

Jamestown - was settled by men seeking profit

Question 65

What impact did gold and silver found in the Americas have back in Spain? The monarchy kept everything for itself, so nothing much happened. Native Americans migrated to and settled throughout Spain. The upper classes overthrew the monarchy out of envy for the riches. A golden age was spurred, in which art and literature flourished.

Answer 65

A golden age was spurred, in which art and literature flourished.

Question 66

Which geographical area in modern-day North America was initially explored by the Dutch? The Great Lakes New Jersey, Manhattan, and Long Island The Gulf of St. Lawrence The Mississippi River

Answer 66

New Jersey, Manhattan, and Long Island

Question 67

Which of the following historians is collecting oral history? Ona reads a scholarly article about German attitudes toward World War II today. Octavio uses a guidebook to translate German codes from World War II. Owen listens to his grandfather tell stories about fighting in World War II. Olive makes a scrapbook of food stamps, war bonds and propaganda materials from World War II.

Answer 67

Owen listens to his grandfather tell stories about fighting in World War II.

Question 68

Which of these statements is true of the Triangular Trade? It involved a Middle Passage from Africa to the Americas. It had a significant impact on Europe, but little impact on the Americas. It led to the destruction of the Aztec empire. It emerged as a trade route during the Crusades.

Answer 68

It involved a Middle Passage from Africa to the Americas.

Question 69

Which civilization had an extensive trade network of waterways? The Inca The Maya The Pueblo The Hopewell

Answer 69

The Hopewell

Question 70

Which of the following political factors first motivated Spain to explore the Atlantic World in the 15th century? The election of Alexander VI, a native of Spain, as pope. The consolidation of Spanish power over the Iberian Peninsula. The Treaty of Tordesillas between Spain and Portugal. Land grants that Pope Sixtus IV gave to Portugal in the 1480s.

Answer 70

The consolidation of Spanish power over the Iberian Peninsula.

Question 71

In the 16th and 17th centuries, Europeans wrote about their experiences interacting with various Native American groups in the Americas. These narratives provide evidence of European attitudes toward Native Americans. "We entered into a mutual exchange of culture with the native peoples before going on our way." The above statement is most representative of which primary source written by Europeans? Requerimiento (Spanish) A Memoir of Jacques Cartier (French) Columbus's Probanza de Mérito (Spanish) A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia (English)

Answer 71

A Memoir of Jacques Cartier (French)

Question 72

Choose the true statement about these systems. Servants were allowed to choose where they worked, whereas enslaved people were not. Servants were assigned to household work while enslaved people were assigned to outside work. Enslaved people were held permanently while servants worked for a predetermined length of time. Both enslaved people and servants were considered property, and their eventual release was determined by their owners.

Answer 72

Enslaved people were held permanently while servants worked for a predetermined length of time.

Question 73

In North America, beaver pelts became extremely valuable to European traders. Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify? Commodification Colonization Globalization None of the above.

Answer 73

Commodification

Question 74

Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native Americans? English colonists killed Native Americans indiscriminately, but the reverse was not true. Efforts to convert Native Americans to Protestantism sometimes led to conflict. English colonists enslaved large numbers of Native Americans. Native Americans viewed English colonists as an impediment to their economic expansion.

Answer 74

Efforts to convert Native Americans to Protestantism sometimes led to conflict.

Question 75

Native Americans increased their production of shell beads, which they used as jewelry and as currency, in response to which European goods being introduced? Advanced weaponry Woolen clothing Iron tools Livestock

Answer 75

Iron tools

Question 76

Which of the following is characteristic of Puritanism? Coexistence with and tolerance of other religions Belief in the basic equality of all people A strong commitment to universal literacy Obedience to one's conscience before all else

Answer 76

A strong commitment to universal literacy