1. How were many of the treaties signed between Indigenous communities and the
American government unfair?(1 point)
Responses
These treaties were fair. Indigenous people were treated with respect in determining the
bargains.
These treaties were fair. Indigenous people were treated with respect in determining the bargains.
These treaties took away land and gave it to American colonizers. They also did not allow
Indigenous people to practice their own cultures.
These treaties took away land and gave it to American colonizers. They also did not allow Indigenous people to practice their own cultures.
These treaties took away land and gave it to American colonizers. They also did not allow
Indigenous people to practice their own cultures unless they received prior permission.
These treaties took away land and gave it to American colonizers. They also did not allow Indigenous people to practice their own cultures unless they received prior permission.
These treaties took away land and gave it to other Indigenous communities. They also did not
allow Indigenous people to practice their own cultures.
These treaties took away land and gave it to other Indigenous communities. They also did not allow Indigenous people to practice their own cultures.
Question 2
2. How were coffee and sugar plantations in Hawaii a threat to tribal sovereignty?(1 point)
Responses
These plantations forced Indigenous people off the land they had lived on for generations.
These plantations forced Indigenous people off the land they had lived on for generations.
These plantations used Manifest Destiny to force Indigenous people off their lands.
These plantations used Manifest Destiny to force Indigenous people off their lands.
These plantations forced Indigenous people to trap furs or their families would be killed.
These plantations forced Indigenous people to trap furs or their families would be killed.
These plantations were not a threat to tribal sovereignty.
These plantations were not a threat to tribal sovereignty.
Question 3
3. How did European colonizers use systemic racism to justify their cruelty to Indigenous
people?(1 point)
Responses
European colonizers molded their society and institutions to benefit themselves, not others.
European colonizers molded their society and institutions to benefit themselves, not others.
European colonizers molded their society and institutions to benefit Indigenous people, not
others.
European colonizers molded their society and institutions to benefit Indigenous people, not others.
European colonizers were not racist or cruel to Indigenous people.
European colonizers were not racist or cruel to Indigenous people.
European colonizers believed they were “superior” to no one, which justified their cruelty.
European colonizers believed they were “superior” to no one, which justified their cruelty.
Question 4
4. How did the encomienda system impact the Indigenous peoples of the Americas?(1 point)
Responses
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples but they were allowed to keep
control of their native lands.
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples but they were allowed to keep control of their native lands.
The system led to the compassionate treatment of Indigenous peoples but also to the theft of
their native lands.
The system led to the compassionate treatment of Indigenous peoples but also to the theft of their native lands.
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands.
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands.
The system had no negative effect on Indigenous peoples or their lands.
The system had no negative effect on Indigenous peoples or their lands.
Question 5
5. Which of the following excerpts from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah
Equiano describes how people were bought and sold upon their arrival in the Americas?(1 point)
Responses
“At last we came in sight of the island of Barbadoes, at which the whites on board gave a great
shout, and made many signs of joy to us.”
“At last we came in sight of the island of Barbadoes, at which the whites on board gave a great shout, and made many signs of joy to us.”
“This produced copious perspirations so that the air became unfit for respiration from a variety
of loathsome smells, and brought on a sickness among the slaves, of which many died.”
“This produced copious perspirations so that the air became unfit for respiration from a variety of loathsome smells, and brought on a sickness among the slaves, of which many died.”
“At last, when the ship we were in had got in all her cargo, they made ready with many fearful
noises, and we were all put under deck, so that we could not see how they managed the
vessel.”
“At last, when the ship we were in had got in all her cargo, they made ready with many fearful noises, and we were all put under deck, so that we could not see how they managed the vessel.”
“On a signal given, (as the beat of a drum) the buyers rush at once into the yard where the
slaves are confined, and make choice of that parcel they like best.”
“On a signal given, (as the beat of a drum) the buyers rush at once into the yard where the slaves are confined, and make choice of that parcel they like best.”
Question 6
6. Which excerpt from the primary source—The Confessions of Nat Turner—supports the
statement that he believed he was destined for great things from an early age?(1 point)
Responses
“You have asked me to give a history of the motives which induced me to undertake the late
insurrection, as you call it....”
“You have asked me to give a history of the motives which induced me to undertake the late insurrection, as you call it....”
“In this case he has either cut them off or they have nearly disappeared....”
“In this case he has either cut them off or they have nearly disappeared....”
“I surely would be a prophet, as the Lord had shewn me things that had happened before my
birth.”
“I surely would be a prophet, as the Lord had shewn me things that had happened before my birth.”
“My grand mother, who was very religious, and to whom I was much attached....”
“My grand mother, who was very religious, and to whom I was much attached....”
Question 7
7. Absolute rulers claimed which of the following?(1 point)
Responses
that they had absolute political authority
that they had absolute political authority
that there should be absolutely no restrictions on trade
that there should be absolutely no restrictions on trade
that all people had an absolute right to free speech
that all people had an absolute right to free speech
that the right of the people to freedom of religion was absolute
that the right of the people to freedom of religion was absolute
Question 8
8. Which of the following events contributed to the emergence of independence movements
in Latin America?(1 point)
Responses
the Industrial Revolution
the Industrial Revolution
the American Civil War
the American Civil War
adoption of the English Bill of Rights
adoption of the English Bill of Rights
the French Revolution
the French Revolution
Question 9
9. Which idea had the greatest influence on the Haitian independence movement?(1 point)
Responses
free trade
free trade
equality
equality
freedom from excessive taxation
freedom from excessive taxation
religious rights
religious rights
Question 10
10. Which group immediately benefited the most from the American Revolution?(1 point)
Responses
White nonlandowning males
White nonlandowning males
Loyalists
Loyalists
women
women
Black Americans
1 answer
Here are the suggested answers for the questions based on historical context:
How were many of the treaties signed between Indigenous communities and the American government unfair?
Response: These treaties took away land and gave it to American colonizers. They also did not allow Indigenous people to practice their own cultures.
How were coffee and sugar plantations in Hawaii a threat to tribal sovereignty?
Response: These plantations forced Indigenous people off the land they had lived on for generations.
How did European colonizers use systemic racism to justify their cruelty to Indigenous people?
Response: European colonizers molded their society and institutions to benefit themselves, not others.
How did the encomienda system impact the Indigenous peoples of the Americas?
Response: The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands.
Which of the following excerpts from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano describes how people were bought and sold upon their arrival in the Americas?
Response: “On a signal given, (as the beat of a drum) the buyers rush at once into the yard where the slaves are confined, and make choice of that parcel they like best.”
Which excerpt from the primary source—The Confessions of Nat Turner—supports the statement that he believed he was destined for great things from an early age?
Response: “I surely would be a prophet, as the Lord had shewn me things that had happened before my birth.”
Absolute rulers claimed which of the following?
Response: that they had absolute political authority.
Which of the following events contributed to the emergence of independence movements in Latin America?
Response: the French Revolution.
Which idea had the greatest influence on the Haitian independence movement?
Response: equality.
Which group immediately benefited the most from the American Revolution?
Response: White nonlandowning males.
Feel free to ask for further clarification on any specific question!
