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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn the economies of the Spanish colonies, Indian labor, used in this system to support plantation-based agriculture and extract precious metals and other resources.mercantilismcrop rotationcapitalismencomienda
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich European dissented from the views of most Europeans towards Native Americans and became an advocate for better treatment of Indians?Hernando de SotoJuan Ponce De LeonBartolome de la CasasHenry Hudson
- 3. Multiple ChoiceBacon's Rebellion was initiated by a group of farmers who felt most directly threatened byan increase in royal taxesthe power of large plantersconflicts with American Indiansthe growth of the slave trade
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a long-term effect of the jury's decision in the John Peter Zenger case?Zenger became a colonial leaderThe colonial press became more willing to criticize the BritishRestrictions on free press increasedNew York became the center of anti-British sentiments
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich system, used by the Virginia Company to attract colonists, promised parcels of land to immigrate to America?mercantilismheadrightcapitalismjoint stock
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAnne Hutchinson was tried and banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony because sheled a group of farmers in revolt against the political leaderswas teaching that salvation is attained through faith and divine gracewas accused of being a witchrefused to pray
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe most important export from the Virginia colony wasCottonTobaccoRiceCorn
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe colony that was founded on the principle of social equality and religious toleration wasPlymouthNew YorkPennsylvaniaMassachusetts Bay
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the theory of mercantilism, a country has a favorable balance of trade whenIt does not depend on products from other countriesOther countries do not depend on its productsThe value of exports is less than the value of importsThe value of exports is greater than the value of imports
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of the Navigation Acts was toRestrict colonial trade with other countriesExpand colonial tradeStrengthen England's NavyMake the colonies self-sufficient
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of England's policy of salutary neglect, the colonies developedA desire for fine British goodsA self-sufficient economyA desire for greater self-sufficiencyA disloyal attitude toward Britain
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn the late 1600s, the number of enslaved Africans in the South increased dramatically, mainly due to a decline in...The availability of Native American workersThe prices paid for African slavesThe availability of indentured servants from EuropeThe need for unskilled labor in the North
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT a result of the First Great Awakening?A number of colleges were foundedMore Christian denominations were formedThe Old Lights split from churchesA greater allegiance to the king of England
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis region had a very diverse population who lived close together and featured the two most largely populated cities, Philadelphia and New York.New England ColoniesMiddle ColoniesSouthern Colonies
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThis region featured a few powerful Elite planters, many poor farmers, and slaves made up 40% of the overall population.New England ColoniesMiddle ColoniesSouthern Colonies
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThis 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 ColoniesMiddle ColoniesSouthern Colonies
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA 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 RebellionKing Philip's WarPopés RebellionPequot War
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Stamp Act created great fury in the colonies becausethis was the first time that Parliament imposed a direct tax on the coloniesit imposed massive duties on the coloniesit took badly needed revenue away from colonial legislaturescolonial legislatures had expressed opposition to it in advance
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat was a consequence of the French and Indian War?American colonists began to resist control from Englandcolonists feared yet another involvement in a warBritain gave up CandaIroquois Confederacy fell apart
- 20. Multiple ChoiceAfter the Seven Years' War, resentment between the British and the colonists existed for all of the following reasons EXCEPTthe British resented the fact that few colonists had actually helped them in the war against the FrenchBritish soldiers had been quartered in colonial homescolonial minutemen felt the British exhibited a patronizing attitude towards themmany colonial militiamen were appalled at the incredibly harsh discipline that British officers imposed on their soldiers
- 21. Multiple ChoiceAt the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the British were extremely confident of victory for all of the following reasons EXCEPTthey had outstanding generals that would be commanding British forces in the Americasthere were many Loyalists throughout the American coloniesthe British had an outstanding navythe Continental Army was continually lacking in supplies
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe weakness of national government created by the Articles of Confederation was demonstrated by the fact that it was not given the power toissue taxesmediate disputes between statesconduct foreign relationsprint money
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe Kentucky and Virginia Resolutionsstated that individual states do not have to enforce laws that states consider unconstitutionalexpressed support for the US Constitutionexpressed opposition to the government actions in putting down the Whiskey Rebellionwere written in opposition to the economic policies of Alexander Hamilton
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe Marbury v. Madison decisiongave powers to the president that the Republicans of Thomas Jefferson claimed he didn't havegave broad judicial power to the state courtsdeclared that the Alien and Sedition Acts were constitutionalestablished the principle of judicial review
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe "Middle Passage" referred tothe 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 Choice85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the Constitution-The Federalist PapersVirginia and Kentucky ResolutionsCommon SenseThe Constitutional Papers
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a part of Washington's Farewell Address?Warning against political partiesWarning against making Native American treatiesWarning against permanent alliancesWarning against getting involved in European affairs
- 28. Multiple ChoiceDisagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson led to what?first American Political PartiesSupreme CourtBicameral legislatureCabinet
- 29. Multiple ChoiceElection of 1800 illustrated what?The Constitution needed to be reformedUS could peacefully transfer power from political partiesThere was NO need for a two party systemWashington was no longer a hero
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAlexander Hamilton believe in a-Loose interpretation of the ConstitutionStrict interpretation of the Constitution
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