Question 1

Which of the following was a consequence of the Yamasee War?

Accepted Answer

The Yamasee War resulted in the Yamasee tribe being defeated and forced to leave their traditional lands in South Carolina. They subsequently migrated south to Florida, where they joined other Native American groups.

Question 2

Which of the following was a consequence of the Tuscarora War of 1711?

Accepted Answer

Many Tuscaroras were enslaved as a consequence of the Tuscarora War of 1711.

Question 3

Which of the following may be considered the "linchpin" of the Atlantic trading system?

Accepted Answer

Slaves were the linchpin of the Atlantic trading system as they were the most valuable commodity being traded between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The forced labor of enslaved Africans was essential in the production of goods such as cotton, tobacco, and sugar, which were then sold in Europe.

Question 4

Which of the following provided a major market for New England goods in the late seventeenth century?

Accepted Answer

The Caribbean provided a major market for New England goods, including lumber, foodstuffs, and manufactured goods, such as firearms and textiles, in the late seventeenth century. The triangular trade route between New England, West Africa, and the Caribbean facilitated this trade.

Question 5

With regard to the rulers of the West African coastal states of Dahomey and Asante, which of the following statements accurately describes their role in the slave trade and the trade's impact on them?

Accepted Answer

The rulers of the West African states of Dahomey and Asante played a significant role in the slave trade. They centralized and controlled the trade in their kingdoms, which contributed to the emergence of powerful West African states. These kingdoms became wealthy and powerful through the slave trade, and they used that wealth to expand their territory and consolidate their power. European traders certainly played a role in the slave trade, but the coastal kings were not puppets. Instead, they actively participated in the trade and benefited greatly from it. While the Europeans also played a role in the trans-Saharan trade, that trade was not as significant as the slave trade in terms of its impact on West African kingdoms.

Question 6

Which of the following was a provision of the Navigation Acts?

Accepted Answer

The Navigation Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament that regulated trade between England and its colonies. One of the key provisions was that goods being shipped to and from the colonies had to go through England, ensuring that England benefited from colonial trade both as a market and as an intermediary. This was meant to bolster the mercantile system, where the mother country controlled the trade of its colonies to its own advantage.

Question 7

What is the main reason for the deaths of most white sailors during the "middle passage"?

Accepted Answer

The main reason for the deaths of most white sailors during the "middle passage" was due to African diseases contracted from the slaves. The close quarters and poor sanitary conditions on the ships facilitated the spread of diseases, to which the sailors had little immunity.

Question 8

Why, beginning in the mid-1660s, did Chesapeake planters begin to purchase more African slaves?

Accepted Answer

The Chesapeake planters began to purchase more African slaves in the mid-1660s because they could no longer obtain an adequate supply of white indentured servants. The number of English immigrants to the Chesapeake declined sharply, prompting planters to turn to African slaves to meet their labor needs.

Question 9

By the late 1640s, which of the following was a major source of income for New England's farmers and merchants?

Accepted Answer

By the late 1640s, New England's farmers and merchants had established a lucrative trade in which they sold foodstuffs, like beef and pork, as well as wood for barrels to sugar planters in the Caribbean. This triangular trade between New England, the Caribbean and Europe, became a major source of income for the region.

Question 10

Why did the Yamasees attack English settlements in South Carolina in 1715?

Accepted Answer

Colonial traders had mistreated and disrespected the Yamasees, in addition to being threatened by encroachment on their lands. This treatment led to the Yamasees attacking English settlements in South Carolina in 1715.

Question 11

The case of Eliza Lucas provides evidence for which of the following conclusions?

Accepted Answer

Eliza Lucas is known for her role in developing indigo as a cash crop in South Carolina, which significantly contributed to the colony's economy. Her success was partly due to the knowledge and skills of enslaved Africans, who had experience with indigo cultivation from their homelands in the Caribbean. This highlights how the expertise of slaves was crucial to the agricultural and economic advancements in South Carolina.

Question 12

Why did more aspects of West African culture survive in South Carolina than in any of the other British colonies in North America?

Accepted Answer

South Carolina had a higher number of African-born slaves compared to other colonies, which ensured the survival of many aspects of West African culture. These slaves were able to maintain their cultural practices and pass them down to future generations, leading to their continuation in the region. Additionally, South Carolina's large rice plantations required specialized skills that were brought over from West Africa, further contributing to the preservation of aspects of West African culture.

Question 13

The part of the New England trading system that was triangular in nature involved

Accepted Answer

The triangular trade involved the exchange of molasses, rum, and slaves between New England, the Caribbean, and Africa. Molasses from the Caribbean was used to make rum in New England, which was then traded for slaves in Africa.

Question 14

Which of the following was a consequence of the transition from indentured servitude to enslaved labor in the Chesapeake?

Accepted Answer

The transition from indentured servitude to enslaved labor in the Chesapeake resulted in Chesapeake society becoming more socially and economically stratified. Enslaved laborers were seen as property rather than temporary workers, leading to a permanent underclass of unfree laborers who had no chance to better their standing. This reinforced the power and wealth of the upper class and led to a wider gap between the wealthy elites and everyone else.

Question 15

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the Royal African Company?

Accepted Answer

The Royal African Company was an English company that held a monopoly on all English trade with sub-Saharan Africa during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. B and C are incorrect because they describe hypothetical African companies that did not exist. D is incorrect because the Royal African Company not only coordinated but also monopolized the slave trade to English colonies.

Question 16

Which of the following was a consequence of the Navigation Acts?

Accepted Answer

The Navigation Acts stimulated the colonial shipbuilding industry, especially in New England. The acts required that certain goods could only be shipped to England or other English colonies using English ships, which increased demand for American-built ships and helped develop the shipbuilding industry.

Question 17

What impact did the slave trade have on the Gold Coast of Africa?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Mercantilist theory held that

Accepted Answer

Mercantilist theory believed that colonies could provide the mother country with valuable raw materials, such as tobacco or cotton, which would then be used to manufacture finished goods. The mother country would then sell these finished goods back to the colonies, both supporting the colonies' needs and generating profit for the mother country. This theory relied on the idea that the mother country needed to be self-sufficient and not rely on foreign imports, which is why having colonies to provide raw materials was essential.

Question 19

Africans were first used as slaves in the Americas by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to use African slaves in the Americas, starting in the early 1500s. The other European powers mentioned - Dutch, French, English, and Germans - also participated in the slave trade, but the Portuguese were the first.

Question 20

What impact did the slave trade have on Europe?

Accepted Answer

The expanding trans-Atlantic trade in slaves and the products of slave labor became the basis of the European economic system, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. The slave trade was instrumental in providing the labor for the plantation colonies that would become the source of immense wealth for European countries.

Quiz 3: North America in the Atlantic World, 1650-1720