In the economies of the Spanish colonies, Indian labor, used in this system to support plantation-based agriculture and extract precious metals and other resources.
mercantilism
crop rotation
capitalism
encomienda
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which European dissented from the views of most Europeans towards Native Americans and became an advocate for better treatment of Indians?
Hernando de Soto
Juan Ponce De Leon
Bartolome de la Casas
Henry Hudson
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Bacon's Rebellion was initiated by a group of farmers who felt most directly threatened by
an increase in royal taxes
the power of large planters
conflicts with American Indians
the growth of the slave trade
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following was a long-term effect of the jury's decision in the John Peter Zenger case?
Zenger became a colonial leader
The colonial press became more willing to criticize the British
Restrictions on free press increased
New York became the center of anti-British sentiments
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which system, used by the Virginia Company to attract colonists, promised parcels of land to immigrate to America?
mercantilism
headright
capitalism
joint stock
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Anne Hutchinson was tried and banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony because she
led a group of farmers in revolt against the political leaders
was teaching that salvation is attained through faith and divine grace
was accused of being a witch
refused to pray
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The most important export from the Virginia colony was
Cotton
Tobacco
Rice
Corn
8. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
The colony that was founded on the principle of social equality and religious toleration was
Plymouth
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Bay
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
According to the theory of mercantilism, a country has a favorable balance of trade when
It does not depend on products from other countries
Other countries do not depend on its products
The value of exports is less than the value of imports
The value of exports is greater than the value of imports
10. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
The purpose of the Navigation Acts was to
Restrict colonial trade with other countries
Expand colonial trade
Strengthen England's Navy
Make the colonies self-sufficient
11. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
As a result of England's policy of salutary neglect, the colonies developed
A desire for fine British goods
A self-sufficient economy
A desire for greater self-sufficiency
A disloyal attitude toward Britain
12. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
In the late 1600s, the number of enslaved Africans in the South increased dramatically, mainly due to a decline in...
The availability of Native American workers
The prices paid for African slaves
The availability of indentured servants from Europe
The need for unskilled labor in the North
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a result of the First Great Awakening?
A number of colleges were founded
More Christian denominations were formed
The Old Lights split from churches
A greater allegiance to the king of England
14. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
This region had a very diverse population who lived close together and featured the two most largely populated cities, Philadelphia and New York.
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
This region featured a few powerful Elite planters, many poor farmers, and slaves made up 40% of the overall population.
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
This region featured farming villages where everyone lived close together, there was a Common which was the center of the town, and a Meeting House where town meetings and church services were held.
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A Native American uprising in Mass. led by Metacom who joined several Native tribes together but was defeated by English settlers is better known as...
Bacon's Rebellion
King Philip's War
Popés Rebellion
Pequot War
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The Stamp Act created great fury in the colonies because
this was the first time that Parliament imposed a direct tax on the colonies
it imposed massive duties on the colonies
it took badly needed revenue away from colonial legislatures
colonial legislatures had expressed opposition to it in advance
19. Multiple Choice
10 seconds
1 pt
What was a consequence of the French and Indian War?
American colonists began to resist control from England
colonists feared yet another involvement in a war
Britain gave up Canda
Iroquois Confederacy fell apart
20. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
After the Seven Years' War, resentment between the British and the colonists existed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
the British resented the fact that few colonists had actually helped them in the war against the French
British soldiers had been quartered in colonial homes
colonial minutemen felt the British exhibited a patronizing attitude towards them
many colonial militiamen were appalled at the incredibly harsh discipline that British officers imposed on their soldiers
21. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the British were extremely confident of victory for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
they had outstanding generals that would be commanding British forces in the Americas
there were many Loyalists throughout the American colonies
the British had an outstanding navy
the Continental Army was continually lacking in supplies
22. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The weakness of national government created by the Articles of Confederation was demonstrated by the fact that it was not given the power to
issue taxes
mediate disputes between states
conduct foreign relations
print money
23. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
stated that individual states do not have to enforce laws that states consider unconstitutional
expressed support for the US Constitution
expressed opposition to the government actions in putting down the Whiskey Rebellion
were written in opposition to the economic policies of Alexander Hamilton
24. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The Marbury v. Madison decision
gave powers to the president that the Republicans of Thomas Jefferson claimed he didn't have
gave broad judicial power to the state courts
declared that the Alien and Sedition Acts were constitutional
established the principle of judicial review
25. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The "Middle Passage" referred to
the creation of the Panama Canal in Central America.
the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World.
Lewis and Clark's expedition into the Louisiana Territory.
the best route over the Rocky Mountains to get to California.
26. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the Constitution-
The Federalist Papers
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Common Sense
The Constitutional Papers
27. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which is NOT a part of Washington's Farewell Address?
Warning against political parties
Warning against making Native American treaties
Warning against permanent alliances
Warning against getting involved in European affairs
28. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson led to what?
first American Political Parties
Supreme Court
Bicameral legislature
Cabinet
29. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Election of 1800 illustrated what?
The Constitution needed to be reformed
US could peacefully transfer power from political parties