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 saw Native Americans as their equals. Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans. Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans. Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans. Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. Spanish colonists admired Native Americans. 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. The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter. Question 22 Why was the economy in the New England Colonies different from the economy in the Middle Colonies? (1 point) Responses The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work. The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work. The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there. The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there. The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods. The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods. Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do. Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do. Question 23 In the spring of 1607, a group of 105 colonists, funded by the Virginia Company, arrived in Virginia. They sailed into Chesapeake Bay and began building houses along the James River. They named their tiny outpost Jamestown after their king. The settlers of Jamestown hoped to make a profit by finding gold or other riches. They also hoped to discover a water route to Asia. Further, they wanted to claim the region for England. The colonists soon discovered that Jamestown was located in a swampy area. The water was unhealthy, and mosquitoes spread malaria. Many settlers suffered or died from disease. Historians have long debated the reason the settlers chose the location they did. One of the main reasons was security: they located their settlement in a place where Spanish ships would be unlikely to find them. If the Spanish did discover Jamestown, its location would make it difficult for Spanish ships to fire directly at the settlement. Use the excerpt to answer the question. According to this excerpt from the text what was the main accomplishment of the Jamestown settlers? (1 point) Responses fighting the spread of disease fighting the spread of disease discovering a water route to Asia discovering a water route to Asia locating gold and other riches locating gold and other riches setting up a protected colony setting up a protected colony Question 24 How was the initial reason most settlers came to New Netherland different from the reasons most settlers came to the surrounding English colonies?(1 point) Responses The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver. The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver. The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom. The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom. The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade. The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade. The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers. The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers. Question 25 What was one reason for the establishment of the colony of Rhode Island?(1 point) Responses Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance which wasn’t practiced in Massachusetts. Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance which wasn’t practiced in Massachusetts. Thomas Hooker left Massachusetts to start a new charter granted by the King of England. Thomas Hooker left Massachusetts to start a new charter granted by the King of England. John Winthrop left Massachusetts in hopes of spreading his Puritan beliefs. John Winthrop left Massachusetts in hopes of spreading his Puritan beliefs. Colonists fled Massachusetts in search of better farmland. Colonists fled Massachusetts in search of better farmland. Question 26 Based on your text and this reading, why was land near water so important for French settlers?(1 point) Responses Settlers used water routes to hunt for food. Settlers used water routes to hunt for food. Settlers relied on water routes for transportation. Settlers relied on water routes for transportation. Settlers depended on water from rivers and lakes for their crops. Settlers depended on water from rivers and lakes for their crops. Settlers continued to look for a Northwest Passage across the continent. Settlers continued to look for a Northwest Passage across the continent. Question 27 What is The Mayflower Compact?(1 point) Responses a long-term treaty for trade routes with the Dutch Tea Company a long-term treaty for trade routes with the Dutch Tea Company a formal method to establish systematic order among the Pilgrims a formal method to establish systematic order among the Pilgrims an economic agreement to freely make and sell goods to the British an economic agreement to freely make and sell goods to the British a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing Question 28 Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?(1 point) Responses To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean To discover a new sea route to Asia To discover a new sea route to Asia To find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth To find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold

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Question 20

Inference about how Spanish viewed Native Americans:
Response: Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.

Question 21

Problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown:
Responses:

  • 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.

Question 22

Difference between the economy in New England and the Middle Colonies:
Response: The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.

Question 23

Main accomplishment of the Jamestown settlers according to the excerpt:
Response: setting up a protected colony.

Question 24

How initial reasons for settling New Netherland differed from English colonies:
Response: The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.

Question 25

Reason for the establishment of the colony of Rhode Island:
Response: Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance which wasn’t practiced in Massachusetts.

Question 26

Importance of land near water for French settlers:
Response: Settlers relied on water routes for transportation.

Question 27

What is The Mayflower Compact?
Response: a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing.

Question 28

Reason European explorers searched for the Northwest Passage:
Response: To discover a new sea route to Asia.