Which of these were reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain? Select two that apply. (4 points) Responses He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions Spain wanted to control the spice trade Spain wanted to control the spice trade He went in search of an easier route to Asia He went in search of an easier route to Asia Question 12 Why was the Act of Toleration enacted?(1 point) Responses to retain a separation between church and state to retain a separation between church and state to provide freedom of religion for Jews to provide freedom of religion for Jews to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland Question 13 Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc? (1 point) Responses Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets Question 14 The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that(1 point) Responses 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 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 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 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 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 guns guns disease disease armor armor horses horses Question 16 The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could --(1 point) Responses express dissatisfaction with British rule express dissatisfaction with British rule 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 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. Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs. Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs. There was frequent conflict with Native Americans. There was frequent conflict with Native Americans. 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 entering the fur trade business entering the fur trade business gaining global power gaining global power conquering the Native Americans conquering the Native Americans finding wealth finding wealth 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

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Question 11: Which of these were reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain?

• He went in search of an easier route to Asia
• Spain wanted to control the spice trade

Question 12: Why was the Act of Toleration enacted?

• To safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland

Question 13: Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?

• Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America

Question 14: The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that

• 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?

• Disease

Question 16: The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could --

• 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?

• Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania

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

• Finding wealth

Question 19: If you were a wheat farmer, where would you most likely live?

• The Middle Colonies

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