Question 1

The Pueblo Revolt reveals which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Pueblo Revolt was a reaction to Spanish priests' harsh treatment of Native Americans who had abandoned Christianity. The priests destroyed traditional religious objects and punished those who continued to practice their traditional beliefs. The Pueblo people rose up in rebellion and successfully drove the Spanish out of New Mexico for over 10 years.

Question 2

The large-scale warfare between European settlers and the Indians of New England that began in 1675 was called

Accepted Answer

The large-scale warfare between European settlers and the Indians of New England that began in 1675 is also known as King Philip's War or Metacom's War, after the Wampanoag sachem who led the Indian forces.

Question 3

Which of the following was not stated in the Navigation Act passed in 1651?

Accepted Answer

The Navigation Act of 1651 primarily focused on restricting foreign ships from engaging in trade with English colonies and ensuring that trade was conducted on English ships. The requirement for goods from Asia and the East to pass through England before reaching America was not part of the 1651 Act but was introduced in later acts.

Question 4

Colonists in North America reacted to the Glorious Revolution

Accepted Answer

Colonists in North America reacted to the Glorious Revolution by overthrowing the governors of the Dominion of New England and Maryland. They saw it as an opportunity to regain some measure of independence and resist the increasing centralization of power by the English crown.

Question 5

The Glorious Revolution in England led to the elevation of as king of England.

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution, which occurred in 1688-89, was a bloodless overthrow of King James II by a group of English Parliamentarians who invited William of Orange to come from the Netherlands to rule England. William III and his wife Mary II were crowned as joint monarchs in James II's place, thus elevating William III to the throne of England.

Question 6

For the most part,England's North American colonies responded to the Navigation Acts.

Accepted Answer

The Navigation Acts were designed to tighten the government's control over trade between England, its colonies, and the rest of the world. England's North American colonies generally responded very unfavorably to these acts because they restricted their trade and economic activities.

Question 7

The Catholic successor to Charles II of England who was overthrown in the Revolution of 1689 was

Accepted Answer

James II was the Catholic successor to Charles II who was overthrown in the Revolution of 1689. William of Orange and Mary of Scotland were the Protestant monarchs who replaced James II after the Glorious Revolution. Charles I was executed in 1649 and Philip II was a Spanish king.

Question 8

The leader of the large-scale rebellion in New York in 1689 was

Accepted Answer

The leader of the rebellion in New York in 1689 was Jacob Leisler. He was a German immigrant who led a group of disgruntled colonists in revolt against the government of Governor Francis Nicholson, whom they accused of being a corrupt agent of the English crown. Leisler's rebellion was successful in overthrowing Nicholson and establishing a new government in New York, but his tenure as leader was controversial and he was eventually executed for treason.

Question 9

The autocratic governor of New York and the Dominion of New England was

Accepted Answer

Sir Edmund Andros was appointed as the autocratic governor of New York in 1674 and later served as the governor of the Dominion of New England from 1686-1689. He was known for his strict enforcement of the Navigation Acts and for curbing colonial self-government, which led to his eventual overthrow during the Glorious Revolution.

Question 10

Colonists in New York were angry with James,Duke of York,because he

Accepted Answer

Colonists in New York were angry with James, Duke of York, because he abolished the elected assembly.

Question 11

Virginia governor Sir William Berkeley took what action to avoid war with the Indians in 1675?

Accepted Answer

Governor Sir William Berkeley approved the creation of a string of forts to avoid war with the Indians in 1675. This action was taken to provide a line of defense and to protect the colonists from Indian attacks. By establishing the forts, the governor hoped to maintain peace and avoid any conflicts that could lead to war.

Question 12

The English colonies in North America were united by all except which of the following?

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Question 13

The extended life expectancy and healthiness of the New England population

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Question 14

The leader of the 1676 Virginia rebellion was

Accepted Answer

Nathaniel Bacon was the leader of the 1676 Virginia rebellion, also known as Bacon's Rebellion, which was sparked by grievances against Virginia Governor William Berkeley's administration.

Question 15

The policy of mercantilism entails all of the following except that colonies should

Accepted Answer

The policy of mercantilism did not encourage colonies to develop manufacturing to export products to the mother country. Rather, the mother country would export finished goods to the colonies in exchange for raw materials and a favorable trade balance.

Question 16

In North America,educational opportunities

Accepted Answer

In areas where slavery was predominant, such as the Southern states, educational opportunities were extremely limited for slaves and often forbidden altogether.

Question 17

By 1700,the population of England's mainland colonies was doubling every ____ years.

Accepted Answer

By 1700, the population of England's mainland colonies was doubling approximately every 25 years, largely due to high birth rates and an influx of immigrants.

Question 18

The greatest challenge to the Spanish came in which of the following territories?

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Question 19

The Staple Act of 1663 regulated goods

Accepted Answer

The Staple Act of 1663 required that goods going to the American colonies had to pass through England first, where they would be taxed, before being shipped to America.

Question 20

Sir William Berkeley

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct. Sir William Berkeley was the Virginia governor at the time of Metacom's War, put down Bacon's Rebellion and executed rebels, enjoyed hearing of problems in New England, and favored a defensive strategy against the Indians.

Quiz 3: England Discovers Its Colonies: Empire, liberty, and Expansion