The Sioux were primarily located in the Central Plains of North America.
Which region was home to the Sioux?(1 point)
Responses
Southern Mexico and Central America
Southern Mexico and Central America
the Pacific Northwest of North America
the Pacific Northwest of North America
the Central plains of North America
the Central plains of North America
the Eastern woodlands of North America
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What was significant about the House of Burgesses?(1 point)
Responses
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
Responses
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It limited the king by making him consult with the nobles and church leaders in order to raise taxes.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
It mediated conflicts between the colonial government and religious leaders.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It governed the colony of Virginia harshly, like a military outpost, leading to mass exodus of settlers.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
It was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
The significant aspect of the House of Burgesses was that it was the first instance of limited self-government in the English colonies.
Which represents an Aztec adaptation to their environment?(1 point)
Responses
a system of causeways
a system of causeways
a surplus of farmed crops
a surplus of farmed crops
farming in terraces
f arming in terraces
an accurate 365-day calendar
Responses
a system of causeways
a system of causeways
a surplus of farmed crops
a surplus of farmed crops
farming in terraces
f arming in terraces
an accurate 365-day calendar
An example of an Aztec adaptation to their environment is a system of causeways.
What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Responses
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
The examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern include:
- Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
- When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
- Colonists elected government representatives.
The option about mercantilists establishing a set of taxes does not represent self-governance.
Some scientists believe that Paleo-Americans migrating to the Americas sailed along the coast of North America. They sailed close to shore so that they could do which of the following?(1 point)
Responses
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
easily hunt whale
easily hunt whale
make contact with communities along the coast
Responses
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
easily hunt whale
easily hunt whale
make contact with communities along the coast
The correct response is pull ashore to get supplies of food and water.
How were indentured servants different from slaves?(1 point)
Responses
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
Responses
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
The correct response is: Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
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