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Describe the relationships between Indians and the colonists of New England. What were some common causes of conflict?

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In what way did Cecilius Calvert intend for Maryland's colonists to be "more committed" to the colony than the colonists at Jamestown?


A) The colony remained unconcerned with converting Native Americans.
B) The colonists all came from the same church congregation in England and already knew each other.
C) The colony recruited families intending to stay rather than single men seeking quick riches.
D) The colony focused solely on tobacco exports in order to perfect the process.
E) The colony accepted only Catholics, fearing that they would clash with Protestants.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

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How did climate and geography shape the development of the colonies, including their economies, the prevalence of slavery, and the life expectancy of settlers?

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Describe the general pattern of white-Indian relations in the British colonies.

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What is the concept of divine right?


A) As opposed to governing through constitutional monarchy, the monarch derives power from God and answers only to God.
B) England is destined to dominate the New World, justifying any actions against any peoples currently inhabiting the New World.
C) The citizens of a country have God-given rights that their government must respect and defend regardless of official religion.
D) The head of the Anglican Church will never declare any doctrine or teaching that is against the will of God.
E) Kings and queens could no longer suspend Parliament, create armies, or impose taxes without Parliament's consent.

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Roger Williams founded his own colony after being banished from Massachusetts for his religious opinions.

A) True
B) False

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The Jamestown colony finally attained a measure of prosperity from


A) land sales.
B) trade with Indians.
C) gold discoveries.
D) tobacco.
E) trade with Spanish Florida.

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Match each historical figure with the corresponding colony below. -John Locke


A) Carolina
B) Georgia
C) Maryland
D) Massachusetts Bay
E) New Jersey
F) New Netherland
G) Pennsylvania
H) Plymouth
I) Rhode Island
J) Virginia

K) B) and I)
L) G) and H)

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By the mid-1670s, even Virginia's poorest free white adult males owned land, so squatting was rare.

A) True
B) False

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In 1624, the Virginia Company declared bankruptcy and


A) was merged with New England to ensure stability and profitability.
B) was taken over by the crown and made a royal colony.
C) saw the end of the wealthy planter class in Virginia.
D) henceforth prevented settlers from owning their own property.
E) saw its land conquered by nearby Native American tribes.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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What common factors or patterns existed among the colonies that succeeded and among the colonies that failed?

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King Philip's War arose as a result of a significant decrease in English settlers and the prosperity of Native Americans due to the rising beaver population.

A) True
B) False

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"The lack of planning was the genius of British colonization." What does this statement mean? How accurate is it?

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The statement "The lack of planning was the genius of British colonization" suggests that the British were successful in colonizing other countries because they did not have a specific plan in place. This could mean that their lack of a rigid strategy allowed them to be flexible and adapt to different situations, ultimately leading to their success in establishing colonies around the world. In terms of accuracy, it is a controversial statement. While it is true that the British Empire was successful in colonizing many countries, it is not accurate to attribute this success solely to a lack of planning. The British Empire did have strategic goals and plans in place, and they utilized their military, economic, and political power to achieve their colonial ambitions. Additionally, the impact of British colonization on indigenous populations and the long-term consequences of their actions cannot be overlooked or dismissed as a result of "lack of planning." Overall, while the statement may have some merit in highlighting the adaptability of the British Empire, it oversimplifies the complex and often harmful nature of colonialism.

Quakers suffered frequent and violent persecution for their beliefs. A key feature of their worship was


A) insisting on the supremacy of Puritanism to all who would listen.
B) sitting quietly and waiting for the "Inner Light" of the Holy Spirit to move them to speak.
C) proclaiming the fundamental depravity of others and the inferiority of women.
D) limiting the experience of the gospel to a select few members of the community.
E) treating William Penn as saint due to the emphasis they placed on religious authority.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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Discuss the transition of New Netherland into New York. Detail the negotiations that led to the transfer.

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Roger Williams believed that


A) Puritanism was the only suitable religion for Massachusetts.
B) strict government and clerical authority far outweighed individual liberty.
C) Native Americans should be forcibly Christianized.
D) church and state must be closely bound together.
E) it was wrong to mistreat the Native Americans.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Explain the concept of separatism as it related to the pilgrims who settled at Plymouth.

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What motivated English monarchs and investors to establish American colonies?

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The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina, influenced by John Locke, established a formal nobility and provided for religious toleration.

A) True
B) False

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The colony of Pennsylvania was


A) based upon lands seized from the Indians.
B) open to all religious believers.
C) populated solely by the English.
D) governed by Quaker ministers.
E) considered part of New England.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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