Question 1

Describe the relationships between Indians and the colonists of New England.

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Question 2

William Bradford

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William Bradford was a leader of the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts Bay.

Question 3

What were the attractions of life in colonial Pennsylvania?

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Question 4

Explain the concept of separatism as it related to the Puritans who settled at Plymouth.

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Question 5

By the early 18th century,the British had outstripped both the French and the Spanish in the New World by becoming the most populous,prosperous,and powerful.Explain how this happened.

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Question 6

Compare the settlements of Virginia and Massachusetts in regard to their founding religion,form of government,and landholding patterns.

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Question 7

Which of the following experienced better lives in their nation's colonies as opposed to their mother land?

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The English experienced better lives in their nation's colonies as they were able to establish successful settlements in North America with relatively more stable political and economic systems than their homeland. They also had more social and religious freedoms in the colonies.

Question 8

Why did the colonies of Spain pale in comparison to those of the English at the turn of the 18th century?

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Spanish colonies were tightly controlled by the authorities in Spain, which limited their economic development and adaptability compared to the more autonomous English colonies.

Question 9

Why did the colonies of France pale in comparison to those of the English at the turn of the 18th century?

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The colonies of France were tightly controlled by the authorities in France, with little autonomy or freedom for the colonists to develop their own economic, political, and social institutions. This stymied their growth and development compared to the more successful English colonies.

Question 10

Why did settlers in New England have a greater life expectancy than settlers in the colonies south of the Chesapeake Bay?

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Question 11

In what ways was English colonization different from that of other European nations?

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Question 12

Discuss the relationship between the settlers and the natives in Virginia,Massachusetts,and Carolina.

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Question 13

English exploration of the North American continent in the 17th century was hindered by

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The Appalachian Mountains were a significant barrier for English exploration in the 17th century. The rugged terrain and dense forests made travel difficult and hindered the expansion of English settlements. The other choices are not major hindrances to English exploration during this time period.

Question 14

Discuss the transition of New Netherland into New York.

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Question 15

What was a major difference between Spanish and English colonists?

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English colonists often sought to establish permanent settlements and communities in the New World, with many intending to stay and not return to England, unlike Spanish colonists who were more likely to return to Spain after acquiring wealth.

Question 16

Discuss the settlement of the Carolinas.How and why did they divide into two separate colonies?

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Question 17

Discuss the impact Bacon's Rebellion had on indentured servitude and African slavery.

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Question 18

Discuss the various ways in which domestic political affairs in Britain affected colonization in the New World.

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Question 19

Georgia's colonial beginnings are remarkably different from those of other colonies.Discuss how Spain's presence in Florida affected the southern colonies.

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Question 20

What does your textbook give as a reason that the English colonies flourished in the late 17th century?

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The textbook gives the reason that the English colonies flourished in the late 17th century as being that they were organized loosely to maximize profit. This allowed for individual initiative and entrepreneurship to thrive, leading to economic success. Positive relations with Native Americans and other European colonies were not consistently present, and strong royal control or establishment of royal quotas on production would have hindered economic growth.

Quiz 2: England and Its American Colonies, 1607-1732