Question 1

Which of the following was not a characteristic of the government in Pennsylvania under William Penn?

Accepted Answer

William Penn's government in Pennsylvania was known for its religious tolerance and did not discriminate against non-Quakers. This was in line with Quaker beliefs in equality and freedom of conscience.

Question 2

Who were the Antinomians?

Accepted Answer

The Antinomians were a group of followers of Anne Hutchinson who believed that faith alone, not good works, was enough for salvation. They also believed that following the laws of society and of the church was unnecessary for salvation. This belief clashed with the Puritan leaders of Massachusetts Bay Colony and led to Hutchinson's trial and banishment.

Question 3

How did colonial New England farmers alter their ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Colonial New England farmers cleared away trees for fields and for use as fuel and building material, altering the ecosystem significantly.

Question 4

Why was Harvard College founded?

Accepted Answer

Harvard College was founded in 1636 to educate ministers of the Puritan faith.

Question 5

What was the Great Migration of the 17^th century?

Accepted Answer

The Great Migration refers to the period in the early 17th century when English Puritans migrated to New England, specifically from 1620 to 1640, seeking religious freedom.

Question 6

Why did Puritans decide they needed to leave Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Charles I ended the practice of tolerating Puritans, which made them feel unwelcome and persecuted in Great Britain. This led them to decide to leave and seek refuge elsewhere, including in North America.

Question 7

Which of the following reduced the Native American population in New England?

Accepted Answer

Diseases introduced by Europeans, the Pequot War, and King Philip's War all contributed to the reduction of the Native American population in New England. The introduction of European diseases led to the deaths of many Native Americans who had no immunity to these illnesses. The Pequot War, which occurred in 1637, saw the English and their Native American allies slaughter hundreds of Pequot men, women, and children. King Philip's War, which occurred between 1675-1676, was a bloody conflict between Native Americans and English colonists that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Native Americans and the displacement of many others.

Question 8

What characterized the first generation of New England land settlement?

Accepted Answer

The first generation of New England land settlement was characterized by houses tightly clustered near the town center with just enough cropland to feed each family. This allowed for easier communal living and shared resources, as well as defense in case of attacks from Native Americans.

Question 9

Which country had the greatest number of people emigrate in the seventeenth century?

Accepted Answer

England had the greatest number of people emigrate in the seventeenth century due to factors such as religious persecution, economic opportunities in the New World, and the growth of the British Empire.

Question 10

Which statement concerning New England wives is true?

Accepted Answer

In New England, women typically had no property rights independent of their husbands. This was in contrast to some other colonies, such as Virginia, where women had more property rights.

Question 11

What happened to tobacco prices around 1660?

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Question 12

Which statement below best illustrates the different experiences of Chesapeake and New England settlers in the early seventeenth century?

Accepted Answer

The statement that best illustrates the different experiences of Chesapeake and New England settlers is B, which states that New Englanders had a longer life span and raised more children to adulthood than people in the Chesapeake due to better diets and slower spread of infection. This difference was due in part to the climate and geography of the regions, with the Chesapeake being warmer and more conducive to the spread of disease. Additionally, New Englanders tended to place a greater emphasis on education and community support, which also contributed to their overall health and well-being.

Question 13

Why did Charles I restore the Virginia assembly in 1639?

Accepted Answer

Charles I restored the Virginia assembly in 1639 because he needed tobacco revenues and the support of Virginia's planters. The assembly was responsible for setting taxes and regulating the tobacco trade, which were crucial sources of revenue for both the colony and the crown. Additionally, restoring the assembly helped to strengthen Charles' hold over the colony and ensure the loyalty of Virginia's influential planters.

Question 14

What did Governor John Winthrop of Massachusetts Bay colony advocate?

Accepted Answer

Governor John Winthrop, a leading figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, indeed argued that it was God's intention for some people to be rich and others poor, reflecting a Puritan belief in a divinely ordained social order. This perspective was meant to justify the existence of different social classes and encourage the wealthy to assist the less fortunate, fostering a sense of community and mutual responsibility.

Question 15

What were the greatest killers in Virginia during the 1600s?

Accepted Answer

Epidemic diseases like typhoid fever and malaria were the greatest killers in Virginia during the 1600s. These diseases were largely responsible for the high mortality rates among settlers during this time period. Indian resistance, starvation, Spanish and French attacks, and old age were also factors that contributed to fatalities, but not to the same extent as the epidemic diseases.

Question 16

Who dissented from the Puritans and followed Roger Williams to Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hutchinson was a dissenter from the Puritans who followed Roger Williams to Rhode Island. William Penn was not involved in the Rhode Island settlement and founded Pennsylvania. John Cotton, Thomas Hooker, and John Winthrop were all prominent Puritan leaders who did not join Williams in Rhode Island.

Question 17

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"A Model of Christian Charity"

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Question 18

Why was Roger Williams forced into exile by the Puritans?

Accepted Answer

Roger Williams believed in the complete separation of church and state, which went against the beliefs of the Puritans who believed in a close relationship between the two. As a result, he was forced into exile by the Puritans.

Question 19

A sign of early New England's democratic approach to government, town meetings

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Question 20

Which of the following was not a Quaker belief?

Accepted Answer

Quakers did not believe that an individual's Inner Light could best be revealed with the help of clergy and through elaborate religious services, rituals, and ceremony. Rather, they believed in the direct communication between an individual and God, without the need for intermediaries or elaborate rituals.

Quiz 3: The Emergence of Colonial Societies