Question 1

Compare the colony at Massachusetts Bay with that founded at Chesapeake Bay.

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Question 2

James II was a zealous supporter of which religion?

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James II was a Catholic and his strong support for Catholicism was one of the causes of political tension during his reign.

Question 3

What did King William's War, an attack by Great Lakes and Canadian French forces on villages in New England and New York, demonstrate to American colonists?

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The attack during King William's War demonstrated to American colonists that English military protection from hostile neighbors was still necessary and valuable.

Question 4

Briefly describe the cause and results of King Philip's War.

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Question 5

Which cultural and religious groups populated the middle colonies? How did this diversity influence the development of these colonies?

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Question 6

The Navigation Acts of the 1650s and 1660s were designed to regulate colonial trade in order to

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The Navigation Acts were designed to benefit the English crown and merchants by restricting colonial trade to English ships and ports, thus allowing for greater English control and revenue generation. It was not primarily intended to benefit specific individuals in the House of Lords or tax New England and middle colonies' exports. The Acts also had the effect of limiting trade with other nations, rather than ensuring equal access for all.

Question 7

In 1688, the Glorious Revolution in England influenced American colonists to

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The Glorious Revolution resulted in the overthrow of King James II and the installation of William and Mary as joint monarchs. This event inspired colonists in the northern colonies to rise up against royal authority and establish more independent governments, leading to events like the Leisler Rebellion in New York and the overthrow of Governor Andros in Massachusetts.

Question 8

King Philip's War (1676) left New England settlers with

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King Philip's War was a devastating conflict between the Native American tribes and the New England settlers, resulting in the death of thousands of people. The war was fueled by animosity and fear, and it left an enduring hatred of Indians among the New England settlers, making peaceful coexistence difficult. Thus, the correct answer is C.

Question 9

In 1686, England created the Dominion of New England, a new government consolidation that

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The Dominion of New England was created in order to tighten England's control over the colonies, specifically those in the northern region. It placed all colonies north of Maryland (including Massachusetts) under more direct control by England. The creation of the Dominion also invalidated all colonial charters in the region except for that held by Massachusetts.

Question 10

What became the defining characteristic of Massachusetts citizenship after it became a royal colony in 1691?

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After Massachusetts became a royal colony in 1691, wealth became the defining characteristic of its citizenship. This change marked a shift from the earlier Puritanical criteria, which emphasized religious conformity and moral character, to a more secular and economically based criterion for political participation and social status.

Question 11

The Navigation Acts of 1650, 1651, and 1660 regulated trade in the English colonies. Describe the two basic stipulations of these acts, and identify a major colonial product that was affected by these acts.

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Question 12

Discuss why the Pilgrims traveled to America and what happened once they arrived.

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Question 13

What characterized colonial commerce by the end of the seventeenth century?

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By the end of the seventeenth century, colonial commerce was characterized by strong ties to England because of royal supervision of merchants and shippers. The British Crown heavily regulated colonial commerce, ensuring that the colonies were primarily exporting raw materials to Britain and importing finished goods from Britain. This tight control meant that colonial merchants and shippers were heavily dependent on trade with England.

Question 14

Many different groups settled in England's North American colonies. Provide at least three reasons why various English monarchs supported establishing these colonies.

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Question 15

What consequence did religious toleration in Quaker-dominated Pennsylvania have for colonists?

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Religious toleration in Quaker-dominated Pennsylvania meant that colonists did not have to pay taxes to maintain a state-supported church. This was a significant consequence and allowed individuals to practice their own religion without interference or financial burden.

Question 16

Provide historical evidence to support the following statement: By the end of the seventeenth century in New England, the zeal of Puritanism had cooled.

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Question 17

Why did the Wampanoag Indians attack New England settlements in 1675?

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New Englanders had been steadily encroaching on land the Indians needed to survive, leading to the Wampanoag Indians attacking their settlements in 1675. This conflict is known as King Philip's War.

Question 18

When Massachusetts became a royal colony in 1691, a new charter changed the qualification for voting in colony-wide elections. What were the qualifications for voting before 1691? What were the qualifications for voting after 1691? What did this change signify?

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Question 19

Modern-day speechwriters, including those of presidents Ronald Reagan and George Herbert Walker Bush, have evoked the metaphor of "a shining city upon a hill." Students of seventeenth-century American history recognize the origins of this phrase in one of the most famous sermons in American history, delivered to Puritans aboard the ship Arbella. Who delivered this sermon, and what point did he want to make by using the phrase "city upon a hill"?

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Question 20

The Quakers found themselves in conflict with the English government and Puritans in America. Briefly list the basic tenets of the Quaker concept of God and the manner in which these tenets shaped their approach to worship. Include a sentence that states how this conflicted with Puritan beliefs.

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Quiz 4: The Northern Colonies in the Seventeenth Century