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The English Beginnings in North America—1606 to 1650 1. Read carefully the following assessments of pre-colonial English Settlement. Identify which statement is false? A) The concept of liberty and free agency was born in the Renaissance as a matter of artistic creation and literary agency to express one’s ideas freely B) The concept of liberty, agency, and religious freedom were born during the Reformation C) The ideas of civil liberty, religious freedom, and individual choice came into adulthood during the Enlightenment D) The nineteenth century provided the right to leave and establish rights, liberties, and freedom according to the will of the individual. E) The 20th century has not had to defend or protect the fundamental rights of colonial liberty and agency 2. English dissenters were voluntarily allowed to exit the British Empire in order to worship God according to the dictates of their consciences. Which of the following groups does the generalization not prove correct? A) Quakers B) Africans C) Separatists D) Anglicans E) Puritans 3. Religion was a powerful motivating force in the settlement of the United States. Which of the major European faiths were the most dynamic, the widest in terms of settlement, and the one which came the earliest and remained the longest a major political and religious force in American political, moral, and civil liberty? A) Anglicans B) Lutherans C) Calvinists D) Catholics E) Anabaptists 4. Leadership is the key element in the success of religions in becoming colonizers. Which of the following paired leaders and religions is INCORRECTLY identified below? A) Massachusetts Bay Puritans // John Winthrop B) English Roman Catholics // Lord Cecil Calvert C) Pennsylvania Dutch // William Penn D) Connecticut Congregationalists // Thomas Hooker E) Virginia Anglicans // James Blair 5. Which of the following institutions used by Spain t colonize the New World? A) Establishing crown princes in the new world B) Successfully achieving the loyalty of Native American leaders C) Altering the economy of the New World to one of socialism D) Using missions, presidios, and pueblos to govern in the New World E) Using the principles of feudalism to control and dominate the Native Americans The Colonial Era 1500-1736 DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully, fully and analytically. Then choose ONE response to mark as your answer. 1. The primary reason for the early struggles that confronted the Jamestown colony was the A. tyrannical rule of John Smith B. hostility of nearby Indians C. fact that colonizers were ill-equipped for survival D. nomadic tribes had virtually wiped out the supply of fame in the area. E. inter-tribal warfare going on like in Mexico 2. The Iroquois were Indians that A. generally allied themselves with Britain against the French B. they were members of the Algonquin family of Indians C. they were nomadic Indians of the high plains D. they were peaceful agricultural partners of the Cherokees E. they were vicious head hunters of woodlands 3. Family life in the early Chesapeake Bay area differed from family life in England in that the colonies... A. women were freed from all male control and domination B. families were more closely knit and remained together longer C. husbands and fathers had greater control over their wives and children D. children assumed more independence at an earlier age E. the impact of social norms was greater 4. Within a half century of their exodus from Europe, the Spanish had opened the New World and had, as a result of the national policy, A. virtually exterminated the Indians B. were being serious challenged for the New World dominance by the English C. had created the richest and most extensive European empire since the days of Rome. D. were being seriously challenged for New World dominance by the French E. rapidly pushing through western North America on their way to Alaska 5. The joint-stock company A. was not required to seek royal permission to colonize in the New World B. held forth promise of immense wealth to investors C. proved inadequate as a vehicle for properly financing colonization ventures D. required investors to commit large amounts of capital. E. was a development of Swiss bankers trying aid the British economy 6. Women in the Chesapeake Bay were A. much better off than English counterparts B. were all married at extreme young ages because of high sex ratios C. used the high sex ration as a means to prevent premarital sexual relations D. usually married while they were still indenture servants E. not, despite a high sex ratio, usually any better off than their English patriot sisters. 7. Europeans who migrated to the Chesapeake as indentured servants were normally A. older married men with families B. males from 18 to 24 who were single C. English farmers hoping to find a better future in the colonies D. the dregs of English society 8. Which European power was successful in the settling of New York A. Spain B. Italy
C. France D. England E. Holland
A. Both were dependent upon tobacco B. Both utilized the headlight system C. Both relied heavily on indentured servants D. Both extended legal freedom of religion to all Christians E. Both economically affect by the Atlantic sea trade 10. Freeman status was granted to adult males who A. were church members B. were no longer indentured servants C. owned land D. agreed to abide by the legal code of the colony E. Blacks that were release from their slavery contract under the law of manumission 11. John Winthrop’s ideal Puritan commonwealth was called “A City Upon A Hill” that claimed that A. the separation of Church and State was necessary for survival B. religious freedom for all citizens and residence would be practiced C. the good of the whole would be placed above one’s private concerns D. religious tolerance would be extended to all Christians but not to others E. Jews could worship according to the dictates of their consciences 12. Anne Hutchinson was formally charged with having A. violated traditional Puritan sex codes of conduct B. libeled the colony’s ministers C. emphasized the covenant of grace D. presumed to have the right to discuss the sermons of John Cotton E. claimed to have received divine revelation directly from God 13. New England Puritans are known for their introduction of written contractual government by all of the following EXCEPT: A. The Mayflower Compact B. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut C. The Rhode Island Charter D. The Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges E. Development of town charters for the town councils and the citizens. 14. Among the most ardent and zealous promoters of English colonization was A. John Rolfe B. John White C. John Smith D. Richard Hakluyt E. Martin Frobisher 15. All of the following fundamental ideas were preached by Martin Luther during the Reformation EXCEPT: A. the infallibility of the Pope B. the popular right to rebel against unjust authority C. the priesthood of all believers D. the justification by faith alone E. the evil of the sale of indulgences for the forgiveness of sin 16. A major turning point for women in the history of the western world occurred when which of the following English Monarchs took over the empire. A. Queen Victoria B. Queen Elizabeth II C. Queen Elisabeth I D. Mary Queen of Scots E. Catherine of Aragon became the Queen
A. Encomienda system B. Patroon system C. Mission system D. Cour de Bois E. Joint stock company 18. The colonies of Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Maryland had which of the following characteristics in common? A. They were founded by Quakers B. They were settled primarily by non-Englishmen C. They were settled by emigrants from other colonies D. They were founded as refuges from religious persecution in England E. They were strongly opposed to the institution of slavery 19. The major and primary objective of 17th century mercantilism was to: A. promote and build national self-sufficiency with a favorable balance of trade B. develop industrialism in America C. promote laissez-faire free trade policies for English merchants D. encourage early textile industry in Europe E. help England gain control of the Atlantic seas lanes to the New World 20. Women in the 17th century Chesapeake: A. were very close to slave status under the rule of Sir Edward Coke, England’s chief of Star Chamber B. generally worked alongside men and slaves in the tobacco fields C. outlived men because of natural immunities derived from sex hormones outnumber men D. were significantly more prolific in child-bearing because of temperate climate E. had a good chance to improve their social and economic status by marriage
A. cultural differences B. social status of residents C. political institutions and diplomacy of Spain D. economic developments E. intellectual ideas of government 22. Principal institutions used by the Spanish to gain control of colonial society in the New World included all EXCEPT: A. the presidio B. the hacienda D. the vaquero E. the mission 23. Major political developments in the establishment effective government in America came with the… A. the House of Burgess B. the Puritan oligarchy in Massachusetts C. the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut D. the Massachusetts General Court E. the county 24. The French shifted from Port Royal to Quebec because: A. they intermarried with Indian women B. they had given up on their search for a northwest passage C. they became more interested in farming than fishing D. the St. Lawrence Valley offered better access to the interior E. the St. Lawrence Valley was easier to defend 25. The European Jesuits (French) gradually enjoyed success with the Indians because: A. they intermarried with them B. they accepted and even appreciate the Indian cultures, especially the Algonkin C. they displayed considerable prowess, bravery, and valor in the wilderness D. they confined their missionary work to established missions E. they were eager abandon their French culture and politics and become democrats like the Indians. 26. The Puritan proposals for reforming the Anglican Church included all EXCEPT: A. purifying the English church of Catholic “corruption’s” B. eliminating elaborate hierarchy and ritualistic pageantry C. effecting a complete separation of church and state D. improving the education of the clergy E. forming an oligarchy to govern and rule the colony 27. There has been a claimed that “history is geography in motion” Massachusetts Bay claimed: A. Maine and New Hampshire B. Connecticut and Rhode Island C. Maine and Vermont D. Vermont and New Hampshire E. Connecticut and New York 28. The basic unit of local government in the English colonies---but especially in Pennsylvania---was: A. the county B. the town or village C. the General Court D. the Quaker meeting E. the mission 29. Seventeenth century New York was known for its: A. high crime rate B. stable political order C. ethnic and religious diversity D. cordial relations with the Iroquois Indians E. largely unbalanced ratio of men to women by about 12-1 30. The Quakers came from England with all of the following beliefs EXCEPT: A. that the land of America belonged to the Indians B. that all men and women shared equality “within the light” C. that an official clergy and sacraments were totally unnecessary for faith and salvation D. that swearing oaths and making war was against Divine Law E. that there should be rigid separation and segregation of men and women in public meetings 31. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were caused by: A. Land quarrels B. Bad blood C. Fanaticism D. Puritan doctrine E. Gender discrimination 32. One of the de jury reasons the Salem Witchcraft hysteria suddenly ended in 1692 was that: A. the original accusers had become accused of being witches too including the governor B. it became clear that some were attempting to use the hysteria for their political gains C. the royal governor proclaimed it a crime to make unsubstantiated accusations of witchcraft D. the implementation of a new royal charter ended a time of political uncertainty and stress E. because of a decree in England banning all witchcraft in Europe and America 33. Puritans most strongly opposed: A. alcohol B. tobacco C. religious nonconformity D. Protestantism E. refraining from sex 34. The greatest concentration of German immigrants came to .... A. New Jersey with the Swedes B. New York with the Dutch C. Virginia with the English D. Quebec with the French E. Pennsylvania with the Quakers 35. The colonial headright system: A. was used in all of the colonies from Massachusetts to Georgia B. gave land to slaves and indentured servants C. parceled out land to each person who came to the colony D. parceled out land to those who helped settle and establish towns E. gave land to only those who were “freemen” 36. Among Puritans their life long goal was to behave and the sign that they were: A. among the saved “elect” B. among non-elect C. those with a healthy body D. who were the most intelligent E. who were the most wealthy 37. The great Swiss theologian John Calvin contributed which of the following to the Puritans: A. antinomianism B. predestination C. antidisestablishmentarianism D. corpus delecti E. papal infallibility 38. The Mayflower Compact and its doctrine of majority rule was adopted by: A. Puritans B. Quakers C. Virginians D. New Yorkers E. Pilgrim separatist 39. In the Iroquois Indian nation, the older women: A. controlled the finances of the tribe B. had the power to either start or stop wars C. were the religious leaders of their communities D. were painlessly put to death when they became senile E. train the young male warriors in military ethics 40. Which of the following colonial industries was prohibited by England’s Parliament? A. textile manufacturing B. ship building C. iron-making D. had manufacturing E. manufacture of glass & paint 41. William Penn’s Frame of Government in (1682) provided substantial power to: A. women voters B. the native Americans C. the governor appointed by the Crown D. the colony’s legislature E. the colonial court 42. Anne Hutchinson, a separatist and antinomian, believed most in which of the following? A. the laws of the Puritan oligarchy B. practice of universal suffrage of all people C. the spirit as opposed to the man’s laws D. example of Roger Williams 43. The punishment metted out to most of those put to death in the Salem Witch Trials was: A. crushed by stones B. burned at the stake C. beheaded D. hanged
A. stimulate trade B. encourage the colonials to conduct with other countries other than England C. regulate trade within the empire D. forbade colonial to engage in England’s monopoly of munitions trade E. regulate the amount of cotton to be exported to Europe 45. The theory that nations should increase their wealth, as measured in gold and silver, will insure they will sell more than import is known as... A. imperialism B. laissez-faire C. democracy D. monetarism E. mercantilism 46. Which of the following major historical figures of the Colonial period is mis-matched with his/her achievement:? A. Benjamin Franklin - Inventor & printer B. Anne Bradstreet - musician and composer C. Samuel Sewell - New England diarist D. John Peter Zenger - Freedom of the Press E. Roger Williams - Separation of Church & State 47. Which combination of immigrants provided the greatest number of immigrants to America: A. Africans, Scots-Irish, Germans B. Africans, Germans, French Huguenots C. Scots-Irish, Swill, Italians D. Germans, French Huguenots, & Italians E. Italians, Dutch, & Portuguese 48. The Stono Rebellion was: A. a slave uprising in New York B. a slave uprising in Georgia C. a slave uprising in South Carolina D. a slave uprising in Virginia E. a slave uprising in Pennsylvania 49. Which of the following was a non-violent event in Colonial America: A. Leisler’s Rebellion B. Shay’s Rebellion C. Bacon’s Rebellion D. Salem Witch Trials E. Great Awakening 50. Colonial governments feature all of the following EXCEPT: A. a governor B. a unicameral legislature C. an independent Supreme Court D. a unified national executive
51. Sir Edmund Andros was the leader of: A. Dutch Patroon system B. Dominion of New England C. the Pennsylvania Dutch D. colonial Supreme Court E. the unified Carolinas before the Great Awakening
A. John Winthrop B. Roger Williams C. Alexander Hamilton D. John Peter Zenger E. Benjamin Franklin 53. Leaders of the Enlightenment in America included all EXCEPT: A. John Peter Zenger B. George Whitefield C. Jonathan Edwards D. Benjamin Franklin E. Anne Hutchinson 54. The native peoples of New England were affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
55. In what manner did New Netherlands become New York?
56. William Penn sought to do all of the following EXCEPT:
57. Pennsylvania quickly prospered for all the following EXCEPT:
58. A rebellion that occurred in New York which fostered years of political strife was:
59. Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Spanish in the New World?
60. When the Europeans discovered the New World, the Native Americans they found:
61. All of the following helped bring about the voyages of discovery after 1450 EXCEPT:
62. The main goal of early French and English explorers was to:
63. The rise of kings was a major factor in the development of exploration because it:
64. Which of the following did the Europeans bring to New World:
65. An unexpected result of the Treaty of Tordesillas was:
66. Which of the following is mis-matched?
67. Which Spanish explorer discover the Grand Canyon?
68. The Native Americans probably came from:
69. Both the Pilgrims and the Puritans
70. The first elected legislative assembly in America was the:
71. In which of the following ways or policies were the British and the Spanish most similar?
72. A religious dissenter would have been least tolerated in:
73. Which European nation established the first permanent settlement in Quebec?
74. The colony was best known as a haven for religious freedom and the safest place for Jews to settle and congregate?
75. In order to help raise capital for American colony, Sir Walter Raleigh:
76. The year 1619 is important because of the introduction of:
77. The joint stock company was the forerunner of the:
78. A person who signs an agreement to work in exchange for passage or payment of debt is a(n):
79. Which of the American colonial sections was most closely akin to those of England:
80. Predestination was an important tenet of early:
81. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 dealt with all except:
82. The primary objective of mercantilism was:
83. Africa exported _____________as part of the triangular trade system:
84. Colonial colleges and universities were founded to study:
85. Who was the individual who challenged the King and Governor over the issue of freedom of the press?
86. A major difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans was:
87. Women in Seventeenth Century Chesapeake:
88. Ben Franklin’s attempt to unify the colonies was known as:
89. The rise of nation-states was significant factor in the development of exploration because it:
90. The royal governor of the Dominion of New England was:
91. Jesuits gradually enjoyed some success in converting the Indians because...
92. The fundamental causes of Bacon’s Rebellion included ALL EXCEPT:
93. The English colonies faced all of the following problems EXCEPT:
94. Massachusetts Bay produced two spin-off colonies:_____________ which wished to reproduce Puritan culture, and ______________, which rejected it.
95. Quakers were most unlike the Puritans in their:
96. Those among the “elect” who, as Puritan church members, ruled Massachusetts Bay Colony, justified their rule by invoking the:
97. Institutions of higher learning were eventually established in all the following colonies EXCEPT:
98. Slaves endured the worst conditions in eighteenth-century:
99. A Puritan who had been baptized by who could not receive communion or vote on church matters probably joined the church under the terms dictate by:
100. Benjamin Franklin pursued all of the following EXCEPT:
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