The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that(1 point) Responses the Southern settlement was more loyal to English nobles than the Northern settlement the Southern settlement was more loyal to English nobles than the Northern settlement the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco Question 15 How were the Spanish able to conquer two great empires with only a handful of soldiers? First, the Spanish had superior military equipment. They were protected by steel armor and had guns. The Aztecs and Incas relied on clubs, bows and arrows, and spears. Also, the Native Americans had never seen horses. They were frightened by mounted Spanish soldiers. In addition, the Native Americans did not fight as hard as they might have. The Aztecs hesitated to attack at first because they thought the Spanish might be gods. The Incas were weak from fighting among themselves over control of their government. Finally, many Native Americans died from European diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza. Some historians believe that disease alone would have ensured Spanish victory over the Native Americans. Use the excerpt to answer the question. According to this excerpt from the text, which was the most significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Incas? (1 point) Responses horses horses guns guns disease disease armor armor Question 16 The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could --(1 point) Responses vote in the British Parliament vote in the British Parliament participate in a free-market economy participate in a free-market economy self-govern on local level self-govern on local level express dissatisfaction with British rule express dissatisfaction with British rule Question 17 Penn thought of his colony as a “holy experiment.” He wanted it to be a model of religious freedom, peace, and Christian living. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews went to Pennsylvania to escape persecution. Later, English officials forced Penn to turn away Catholic and Jewish settlers. Penn’s Quaker beliefs led him to speak out for fair treatment of Native Americans. Penn believed that the land in North America belonged to the Native Americans. He insisted that settlers should pay for the land. Native Americans respected him for this policy. As a result, Pennsylvania colonists enjoyed many years of peace with their Native American neighbors. One settler remarked, “as Penn treated the Native Americans with extraordinary humanity, they became civil and loving to us.” Use the excerpt to answer the question. Considering this reading and other readings from your text, which of the following made Pennsylvania under William Penn different from other colonies? (1 point) Responses Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania. Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania. There was frequent conflict with Native Americans. There was frequent conflict with Native Americans. Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs. Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs. Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect. Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect. Question 18 What was the primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the South and Southwest regions? (1 point) Responses conquering the Native Americans conquering the Native Americans finding wealth finding wealth entering the fur trade business entering the fur trade business gaining global power gaining global power Question 19 If you were a wheat farmer, where would you most likely live?(1 point) Responses the Middle Colonies the Middle Colonies the New England colonies the New England colonies The Southern colonies The Southern colonies The colonial frontier The colonial frontier Question 20 Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?(1 point) Responses Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans. Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals. Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals. Question 21 Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers. The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers. The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult. The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult. They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack. They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack. The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.

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Here are the answers to each of your questions based on the information provided:

Question 14: The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that
Answer: the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.


Question 15: According to this excerpt from the text, which was the most significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Incas?
Answer: disease.


Question 16: The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could --
Answer: self-govern on local level.


Question 17: Considering this reading and other readings from your text, which of the following made Pennsylvania under William Penn different from other colonies?
Answer: Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect.


Question 18: What was the primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the South and Southwest regions?
Answer: finding wealth.


Question 19: If you were a wheat farmer, where would you most likely live?
Answer: the Middle Colonies.


Question 20: Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?
Answer: Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.


Question 21: Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown? Select all that apply.
Answer:

  • The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
  • The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.

(Note: Only select two responses, as the prompt does not indicate to select all applicable responses regardless of being multiple-choice style.)


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