Which of the following was a characteristic of the encomienda system?
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Responses
was ultimately replaced by the indentured servant system
was ultimately replaced by the indentured servant system
benefited both European and Native American groups
benefited both European and Native American groups
relied on limited-term labor contracts
relied on limited-term labor contracts
led to mistreatment of Native American workers
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led to mistreatment of Native American workers
Which city gave the Spanish a strong foothold in southeast North America?
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Responses
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
St. Augustine
St. Augustine
Tenochtitlán
Tenochtitlán
Hispaniola
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Responses
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
St. Augustine
St. Augustine
Tenochtitlán
Tenochtitlán
Hispaniola
St. Augustine
What method did the Franciscan Catholic priests use to convert the Pueblo that resulted in violence?
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Responses
They imprisoned the Pueblo in missions.
They imprisoned the Pueblo in missions.
They drew Pueblo children away from their parents.
They drew Pueblo children away from their parents.
They allowed the Pueblo to retain some of their cultural practices.
They allowed the Pueblo to retain some of their cultural practices.
They stole religious artifacts belonging to the Pueblo.
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Responses
They imprisoned the Pueblo in missions.
They imprisoned the Pueblo in missions.
They drew Pueblo children away from their parents.
They drew Pueblo children away from their parents.
They allowed the Pueblo to retain some of their cultural practices.
They allowed the Pueblo to retain some of their cultural practices.
They stole religious artifacts belonging to the Pueblo.
They drew Pueblo children away from their parents.
How did the English Bill of Rights have a lasting impact on American colonists' ideas about government?
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It established the principle of one person, one vote.
It established the principle of one person, one vote.
It established the concept of constitutional government.
It established the concept of constitutional government.
It established the idea of Supreme Court to interpret laws.
It established the idea of Supreme Court to interpret laws.
It established the idea of a legislative body of government.
It established the idea of a legislative body of government.
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Responses
It established the principle of one person, one vote.
It established the principle of one person, one vote.
It established the concept of constitutional government.
It established the concept of constitutional government.
It established the idea of Supreme Court to interpret laws.
It established the idea of Supreme Court to interpret laws.
It established the idea of a legislative body of government.
It established the idea of a legislative body of government.
It established the concept of constitutional government.
What was the main purpose of the Massachusetts Bay and Rhode Island colonies?
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Responses
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism
to make a profit in the fur trade
to make a profit in the fur trade
to grow tobacco for sale
to grow tobacco for sale
to provide a place for the free practice of religion
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Responses
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism
to make a profit in the fur trade
to make a profit in the fur trade
to grow tobacco for sale
to grow tobacco for sale
to provide a place for the free practice of religion
to provide a place for the free practice of religion
What was one way the economy changed in the colonies during the 1700s?
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Responses
Tobacco farming was no longer profitable.
Tobacco farming was no longer profitable.
Consumer spending rose dramatically.
Consumer spending rose dramatically.
Britain stopped exporting goods to the Americas.
Britain stopped exporting goods to the Americas.
Enslaved people began buying more goods in stores.
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Responses
Tobacco farming was no longer profitable.
Tobacco farming was no longer profitable.
Consumer spending rose dramatically.
Consumer spending rose dramatically.
Britain stopped exporting goods to the Americas.
Britain stopped exporting goods to the Americas.
Enslaved people began buying more goods in stores.
Consumer spending rose dramatically.
Which of the following was a reason for conflict between Europeans and Native Americans?
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Responses
Native Americans wanted to fence off their land to protect it from Europeans.
Native Americans wanted to fence off their land to protect it from Europeans.
Native Americans did not believe in land ownership.
Native Americans did not believe in land ownership.
Europeans did not believe in land ownership.
Europeans did not believe in land ownership.
Europeans wanted to stop Native Americans from creating fields for farming.
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Responses
Native Americans wanted to fence off their land to protect it from Europeans.
Native Americans wanted to fence off their land to protect it from Europeans.
Native Americans did not believe in land ownership.
Native Americans did not believe in land ownership.
Europeans did not believe in land ownership.
Europeans did not believe in land ownership.
Europeans wanted to stop Native Americans from creating fields for farming.
Native Americans wanted to fence off their land to protect it from Europeans
What is the system called in which individuals and their offsrping were considered property for life?
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Responses
indentured servitude
indentured servitude
slavery
slavery
middle passage
middle passage
aristocracy
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Responses
indentured servitude
indentured servitude
slavery
slavery
middle passage
middle passage
aristocracy
slavery
What was the primary difference between Virginia and the New England colonies?
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Responses
Virginia was established by Separatists, whereas New England was founded by Puritans.
Virginia was established by Separatists, whereas New England was founded by Puritans.
Virginia was founded for religious reasons, while New England was based on commercial fishing.
Virginia was founded for religious reasons, while New England was based on commercial fishing.
Virginia was founded by the Dutch, while New England was founded by the English.
Virginia was founded by the Dutch, while New England was founded by the English.
Virginia was founded for commercial reasons, while New England was founded for religious reasons.
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Responses
Virginia was established by Separatists, whereas New England was founded by Puritans.
Virginia was established by Separatists, whereas New England was founded by Puritans.
Virginia was founded for religious reasons, while New England was based on commercial fishing.
Virginia was founded for religious reasons, while New England was based on commercial fishing.
Virginia was founded by the Dutch, while New England was founded by the English.
Virginia was founded by the Dutch, while New England was founded by the English.
Virginia was founded for commercial reasons, while New England was founded for religious reasons.
Virginia was founded for commercial reasons, while New England was founded for religious reasons.
Which two groups competed as a result of the split among European Christians during the 1500s?
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Responses
Protestants and Calvinists
Protestants and Calvinists
French Catholics and Spanish Catholics
French Catholics and Spanish Catholics
Puritans and Calvinists
Puritans and Calvinists
Protestants and Catholics
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Responses
Protestants and Calvinists
Protestants and Calvinists
French Catholics and Spanish Catholics
French Catholics and Spanish Catholics
Puritans and Calvinists
Puritans and Calvinists
Protestants and Catholics
Protestants and Catholics
Which of the following was a result of the Great Awakening?
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Responses
an increase in spiritual revivals
an increase in spiritual revivals
the development of class-based congregations
the development of class-based congregations
an increase in Catholic missionary work
an increase in Catholic missionary work
reduced equality among male and female members of the church
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Responses
an increase in spiritual revivals
an increase in spiritual revivals
the development of class-based congregations
the development of class-based congregations
an increase in Catholic missionary work
an increase in Catholic missionary work
reduced equality among male and female members of the church
an increase in spiritual revivals
What was one result of the French and Indian War?
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Responses
The French gained control of the Mississippi River.
The French gained control of the Mississippi River.
The Spanish gained control of Florida.
The Spanish gained control of Florida.
The French lost control of most of their North American possessions.
The French lost control of most of their North American possessions.
The French gained control of British colonies in the Caribbean.
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Responses
The French gained control of the Mississippi River.
The French gained control of the Mississippi River.
The Spanish gained control of Florida.
The Spanish gained control of Florida.
The French lost control of most of their North American possessions.
The French lost control of most of their North American possessions.
The French gained control of British colonies in the Caribbean.
The French lost control of most of their North American possessions.
In a paragraph, explain the events of the Restoration and their effect on the American colonies.
The Restoration refers to the period in English history when King Charles II was restored to the throne after the collapse of the Commonwealth. This had a significant impact on the American colonies. Firstly, the Restoration brought an end to Puritan rule and the strict religious laws imposed during the Commonwealth period. As a result, there was a greater emphasis on religious tolerance, allowing for the practice of various faiths within the colonies. Additionally, the Restoration led to increased royal control over the American colonies, as the English crown sought to exert stronger authority over its overseas territories. This resulted in the establishment of royal colonies, where the English king appointed governors and had more direct control. The Restoration also saw the promotion of mercantilist policies, with the English government seeking to maximize economic benefits from the colonies. This led to the implementation of measures such as the Navigation Acts, which restricted colonial trade to benefit England. Overall, the events of the Restoration brought about changes in governance, religious practices, and economic policies in the American colonies.
In a paragraph, explain the role of religion in the Dutch and French North American colonies.
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In the Dutch and French North American colonies, religion played a significant role in shaping the social and cultural fabric of these settlements. In the Dutch colonies, such as New Netherland, religious diversity was encouraged. The Dutch were known for their tolerance, allowing various religious groups, including Jews and Lutherans, to practice their faith freely. This religious diversity created a more cosmopolitan atmosphere in Dutch colonies, fostering a sense of religious pluralism and tolerance. In contrast, religion played a more prominent role in the French colonies, such as New France. The French were predominantly Catholic, and the Catholic Church had a strong influence on daily life and governance in these colonies. Religious institutions, such as churches and monasteries, were established, and religious ceremonies and practices were integral to the social and cultural life of the French colonies. The Catholic Church's presence also influenced relationships with indigenous populations, as missionaries sought to convert Native Americans to Catholicism. Overall, religion had a distinct impact on the Dutch and French North American colonies, shaping their religious landscapes, social interactions, and encounters with Native inhabitants.