Question 1

What kind of workers and businesspeople populated Pennsylvania in the seventeenth century?

Accepted Answer

In the seventeenth century, Pennsylvania's economy was primarily agricultural, complemented by artisans who crafted goods and merchants who traded them. Factories and innkeeping were not as prominent in this period, making farmers, artisans, and merchants the correct answer.

Question 2

Which European power actually contracted its role and reach in North America in the eighteenth century?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Who was eligible to vote for the government under William Penn's leadership in seventeenth-century Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Under William Penn's leadership in seventeenth-century Pennsylvania, the right to vote was limited to men who owned property. This was a common requirement for voting rights in many parts of the world during that era, reflecting the belief that property owners had a vested interest in the governance of their community.

Question 4

What strategy for establishing a colonial presence in North America did France pursue more often and more successfully than Spain or England?

Accepted Answer

France focused on building alliances through trade with various Native American tribes, which was a cornerstone of their colonial strategy in North America. This approach allowed them to establish a vast network of trade relations, particularly in the fur trade, which was more emphasized by France than by Spain or England.

Question 5

The global economy that emerged in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries was fragile and prone to economic crises caused by

Accepted Answer

Outbreaks of war could disrupt trade and production, leading to economic crises.

Question 6

Before the new king and queen of England replaced it with the Church of England in 1692, what was the established religion of Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Maryland was originally founded as a haven for English Catholics in 1634, making Catholicism the established religion before it was replaced by the Church of England in 1692.

Question 7

The farm families and villages throughout colonial Massachusetts pushed the boundaries of their territory into what area for more and better land?

Accepted Answer

The farm families and villages throughout colonial Massachusetts expanded into Maine seeking more and better land. This expansion was driven by the need for agricultural land and the desire for economic opportunities in the New England region. Maine, being part of Massachusetts at the time, was a natural direction for this expansion.

Question 8

What was the standard punishment for runaway indentured servants in the American colonies when they were caught?

Accepted Answer

When indentured servants in the American colonies were caught after running away, their punishment typically involved extending the period of their indenture. This was meant to compensate their masters for the time lost during their absence and as a deterrent against future attempts to escape.

Question 9

Spanish authorities in Florida imposed harsh and violent punishments on Indians for trying to block which of Spain's profit-making endeavors in the 1670s?

Accepted Answer

Spanish authorities in Florida during the 1670s imposed harsh and violent punishments on Native Americans primarily to protect their cattle ranching operations, which were a significant source of profit. Cattle ranching required large expanses of land, often leading to conflicts with the indigenous populations who were impeding or resisting the expansion of these ranching endeavors.

Question 10

Who succeeded Charles II to the throne in England and centralized authority both at home and in the colonies?

Accepted Answer

James II succeeded Charles II to the throne in England and worked to centralize authority both domestically and in the colonies.

Question 11

How did William Penn treat the Lenni-Lenape Indians already living on the land deeded to him by King Charles II, which would become known as Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

William Penn is known for his fair and peaceful dealings with the Lenni-Lenape Indians. He negotiated treaties with them to ensure coexistence and respect for their rights, reflecting his Quaker beliefs in equality and peace.

Question 12

What new crop did the Lucas family cultivate that was first imported to Europe from India in the seventeenth century and became a profitable export in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

The Lucas family cultivated indigo, which was first imported to Europe from India in the seventeenth century and became a profitable export in South Carolina, thanks to the efforts of Eliza Lucas Pinckney.

Question 13

Who ascended to the throne of England in 1689 as a result of the Glorious Revolution?

Accepted Answer

William III and Mary II ascended to the throne of England in 1689 as a result of the Glorious Revolution, ruling jointly after the overthrow of James II.

Question 14

The first sustained war between the French and English in North America was known as

Accepted Answer

King William's War (1689–1697) was the first sustained conflict between the French and English in North America, part of the larger series of conflicts known as the Wars of the Grand Alliance in Europe.

Question 15

King James II of England and King Louis XIV of France both believed their reigns were granted by what authority?

Accepted Answer

Both King James II of England and King Louis XIV of France were strong proponents of the divine right of kings, which posits that monarchs are appointed by and answerable only to God.

Question 16

What two colonies united in 1702 to form the colony of New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

East and West Jersey were the two colonies that united in 1702 to form the colony of New Jersey.

Question 17

Which European superpower was at the heart of many of the continent's wars between 1689 and 1713?

Accepted Answer

France was at the center of numerous European conflicts during this period, notably under the rule of Louis XIV, including the War of the League of Augsburg and the War of the Spanish Succession.

Question 18

Who in the Lucas family undertook the following tasks in running the family plantations in South Carolina: balancing the books, supervising the slaves, caring for other family members, and educating the youngest children?

Accepted Answer

Eliza Lucas Pinckney, the eldest daughter in the Lucas family, undertook these responsibilities in running the family plantations in South Carolina. She was known for her management skills and for introducing indigo as a significant cash crop.

Question 19

After receiving rights to huge tracts of land in the Middle Atlantic region of North America from King Charles II, William Penn rejected the Church of England and turned Pennsylvania into a refuge for

Accepted Answer

William Penn was a Quaker, and he founded Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers and other religious minorities seeking freedom from persecution.

Question 20

Queen Anne's War, which ravaged North America from 1702 until 1713, was sparked by

Accepted Answer

Queen Anne's War was part of the War of the Spanish Succession in Europe, which was triggered by the death of Charles II of Spain without an heir, leading to a power struggle over who would succeed him.

Quiz 3: Colonial America Amid Global Change