How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.

How did the government of New York differ from the other colonies?

It was ruled by a British-appointed governor.

What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?

to teach their religion to the American Indians

Which of these was a goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?

to conquer a large empire for Spain

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king.

Which of these describes an indentured servant?

Ed paid his debt to a farmer by working for him without pay.

Which conditions challenged the survival of American Indians in the Southwest?

high temperatures and lack of water

What event helped end conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the American Indians?

the marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas

How did the American Indians in the Southeast live?

They lived in towns clustered around large earthen mounds.

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

It expanded throughout the colonies.

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

The regions had different geographies and resources.

Which of these was most important to the survival of the American Indians?

ability to use natural resources

Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?

It provided a permanent source of labor.

How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?

They traveled across a land bridge.

Which of these characterizes an American Indian cultural region?

People share a similar language.

In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European settlements?

It included a diverse population.

How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?

He wrote a book about his travels in Asia.

Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?

Explained what was due to the colonists as English citizens

What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?

King was overthrown & Parliament retained lawmaking powers

Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?

Magna Carta, Parliament, Eng Bill of Rights, Great Awakening

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1
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It established an army.
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.
2
How did the government of New York differ from the other colonies?
It was led by a powerful general assembly.
It was self-governed.
It was ruled by a British-appointed governor.
It was ruled by religious leaders.
3
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
to trade with the American Indians
to protect the American Indians
to teach their religion to the American Indians
to learn about the customs of the American Indians
4
Which of these was a goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?
to learn about the culture of the Aztec people
to conquer a large empire for Spain
to trade with the native peoples
to establish agricultural communities
5
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens.
It established a democratic government.
It limited the power of the king.
6
Which of these describes an indentured servant?
Samuel paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops.
Ed paid his debt to a farmer by working for him without pay.
Cecilia made and sold candles to wealthy landowners.
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook.
7
Which conditions challenged the survival of American Indians in the Southwest?
dense forests and wild animals
extreme cold and flat land
dangerous storms and flooded fields
high temperatures and lack of water
8
What did the New England colonies have in common?
They provided financial security.
They were settled by Puritans.
They were self-governing.
They provided religious freedom.
9
What event helped end conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the American Indians?
the discovery of the lost colony of Roanoke
the marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas
the success of the trade of weapons and food
the arrival of Captain John Smith
10
How did the American Indians in the Southeast live?
They lived in underground pit houses beside major rivers.
They lived in towns clustered around large earthen mounds.
They lived in adobe villages on top of flat mesas.
They lived in wooden longhouses in the forest.
11
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
12
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
The people all had different reasons for settling.
The leaders decided how the people would earn a living.
People with specific skills settled in each area.
The regions had different geographies and resources.
13
Describes the relationship between the French and the American Indians?
The French converted the American Indians.
They were business partners.
They were enemies.
The American Indians were slaves to the French.
14
Which of these was most important to the survival of the American Indians?
trade to meet their daily needs
land and home ownership
ability to use natural resources
warm and mild climate conditions
15
Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?
It was required by law.
Africans were more willing to work.
It provided a permanent source of labor.
Africa was closer than Europe.
16
How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?
They sailed across a narrow strait.
They traveled across a land bridge.
They traveled south from Canada.
They sailed to Mexico and then drifted north.
17
Which of these characterizes an American Indian cultural region?
People have the same leader.
People migrated together.
People come from the same family.
People share a similar language.
18
Which was most important in determining the way of life of an American Indian group?
food sources
religious celebrations
language skills
land ownership
19
Why did the London Company send settlers to Virginia?
to make peace with American Indians
to create maps of the area
to start a moneymaking colony
to establish a trading post
20
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
People have lost their faith.
Success comes from making money.
Women are not as educated as men.
Farm life is better than city life.
21
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
the king of England
the elected assembly
the English governor
the church leaders
22
How did the Columbian Exchange affect many American Indian groups?
They became prosperous.
They grew in number.
They were forced to move.
They died from diseases.
23
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to determine national holidays
to choose punishments for crimes
to petition the king
to choose the kind of school children would attend
24
In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European settlements?
It included only Dutch people.
It included a diverse population.
It was founded on religious beliefs.
It was led by an American Indian.
25
How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?
He told stories about his trip around the tip of Africa.
He wrote a book about his travels in Asia.
He became wealthy after conquering the Incas.
He brought treasures back from his journey to the Americas.
26
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It defined crimes and punishments.
Explained what was due to the colonists as English citizens
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
The colonists the ability to choose members of Parliament.
27
Which was a strong influence on the kind of shelters used by each American Indian group?
climate
education
wealth
religion
28
How was it possible for the mesa people to grow corn in the desert?
They planted drought-tolerant corn.
They traded their crops for water.
They dug irrigation ditches.
They used rain barrels.
29
Which of these settled in the Spanish borderlands?
farmers and ranchers
soldiers and missionaries
miners and treasure seekers
pirates and runaway slaves
30
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king.
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
King was overthrown & Parliament retained lawmaking powers
31
How did a colonist achieve a higher class in colonial society?
by going to church regularly
by working for a landowner
by inheriting an important title
by making a lot of money
32
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
Parliament, Eng Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Great Awakening
Magna Carta, Parliament, Eng Bill of Rights, Great Awakening
Parliament, Eng Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Great Awakening
English Bill of Rights, Parliament, Magna Carta
33
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
to locate fertile farmland
in search of food
to flee from hostile tribes
in search of a better climate

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