Question 1

Which of the following is/are TRUE about the experience of childhood in Puritan New England?

Accepted Answer

In Puritan New England, children were indeed expected to contribute to the work of their families from a young age, often around seven. The Puritans held a belief in original sin and emphasized the need for strict discipline to guide children towards righteousness. Additionally, it was common for children, regardless of social class, to be placed in other households for education, service, or apprenticeship, as part of their upbringing and training.

Question 2

All of the following were provided by women in the Godly Family EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

In the context of the Godly Family, religious education was typically provided by the male head of the household or other male religious figures, rather than by women. Women were primarily responsible for tasks such as preparing food and clothing, providing health care, and caring for children.

Question 3

Under the Godly family of the Puritans,

Accepted Answer

Under Puritan law, single women (often referred to as spinsters or widows) were allowed to own property, whereas married women were not. This was due to the legal doctrine of coverture, where a married woman's legal rights and obligations were subsumed by those of her husband.

Question 4

In 1390 the Iroquois Confederacy created a constitution called the Great Law of Peace.It stated that chiefs would be chosen and removed from office by:

Accepted Answer

The Iroquois Confederacy's constitution, the Great Law of Peace, was progressive for its time in many ways, including the role of women in governance. Women, specifically clan mothers, had the power to choose and remove chiefs, reflecting the matrilineal structure of Iroquois society.

Question 5

What prompted the demise of the patriarchal Puritan family?

Accepted Answer

The rise of industrial capitalism in the 19th century led to significant social and economic changes, including the shift from home-based production to factory work. This transition weakened the traditional patriarchal family structure by moving economic production out of the home, thereby reducing the patriarchal control over family members and altering family dynamics.

Question 6

Among the Seneca Iroquois the land was communally owned by __________ and the houses,the seeds,tools and harvest were owned by __________.

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Question 7

Women bore an average of eight children in colonial America.What proportion of children died before reaching the age of 20?

Accepted Answer

In colonial America, the mortality rate for children was high, with approximately 1 out of 3 children dying before reaching the age of 20. This high mortality rate was due to a variety of factors, including disease, malnutrition, and the lack of medical knowledge and resources at the time.

Question 8

The family lineage of the Seneca Iroquois was traced through

Accepted Answer

The family lineage of the Seneca Iroquois was matrilineal, meaning it was traced through the mother's line. This is a characteristic of Iroquoian society, where clan identity and inheritance were determined by the mother's lineage.

Question 9

Middle-class white families moved through three stages from the time Europeans first began to immigrate to North America until the present.Which of the following is NOT one of those stages?

Accepted Answer

The three stages typically identified in the evolution of middle-class white families in North America are the Godly Family, the Modern Family, and the Postmodern Family. The "Secular Family" is not commonly identified as one of these stages.

Question 10

The Godly family was identified with which of the following economic systems?

Accepted Answer

The Godly family is associated with preindustrial agriculture, which was characterized by subsistence farming and a family-centered economy.

Question 11

The Seneca Iroquois lived in extended kin groups that were controlled by

Accepted Answer

The Seneca Iroquois society was matrilineal, meaning that descent and inheritance were traced through the female line. Older women, particularly clan mothers, held significant power in decision-making, including the selection of male leaders.

Question 12

What happened if a child was found to be unruly or to have a behavior problem in Puritan New England?

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Question 13

Records from 1600's Plymouth (Massachusetts)show that ______ percent of women died from causes associated with childbirth.

Accepted Answer

Records from the 1600s in Plymouth, Massachusetts, indicate that approximately 20 percent of women died from causes associated with childbirth, highlighting the high maternal mortality rates during that period.

Question 14

The Modern family can be divided into which of the following two types:

Accepted Answer

The modern family can be divided into democratic and companionate types, reflecting changes in societal norms and values towards gender roles, decision-making, and companionship within family structures.

Question 15

In 1390 the Iroquois Confederacy created a constitution called the Great Law of Peace.It stated that _________ shall be considered the progenitors of the nation and that men and women shall follow the status of their __________.

Accepted Answer

The Great Law of Peace of the Iroquois Confederacy recognized women as the progenitors of the nation, meaning lineage and clan membership were matrilineal, following the status of their mothers.

Question 16

The characteristics of the Godly family the Puritans established in the American colonies include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Puritans emphasized the importance of marriage for religious and moral reasons, but marriages were often arranged or influenced by families and community considerations rather than being based solely on love.

Question 17

Which of the following is/are true about Puritan New England?

Accepted Answer

Both statements A and B are true regarding Puritan New England. The Puritan legal code was very strict, and it included severe punishments for what are considered today to be minor or personal matters, reflecting the Puritans' desire to create a godly society.

Question 18

The Puritans in 1600's Massachusetts had court-appointed "tithingmen" to

Accepted Answer

Tithingmen were appointed to oversee the moral conduct and to ensure the observance of the Sabbath among ten or twelve neighboring households. Their role was part of the Puritans' efforts to maintain a godly community, focusing on the spiritual and moral welfare of the community members.

Question 19

The households in Puritan New England were large because they

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Question 20

If Mary Smith married John Brown in Puritan New England,she would then be called:

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Quiz 2: A History of Usfamilies With a Focus on European Americans