Question 1

in 1573 King Philip II of Spain issued the Ordinances of Discovery,which

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The Ordinances of Discovery issued by King Philip II of Spain in 1573 included reforms intended to improve the treatment of Indigenous peoples in the Americas, notably renouncing the massacre of Indians as part of the Spanish conquest efforts. This was part of a broader movement within the Spanish Empire to address the abuses and exploitation that had characterized the early period of exploration and colonization.

Question 2

The United Dutch East India Company was mostly interested in

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The United Dutch East India Company was primarily interested in dominating global trade, particularly in spices from the East Indies. While they did acquire some territories, such as the Cape Colony in South Africa, their main focus was on trade and profit rather than territorial expansion. They did also establish colonial plantations, but again, primarily for the purpose of trade and profit. They were not particularly interested in exploration for its own sake, though their activities did result in some important discoveries and advances in cartography.

Question 3

Peter Minuit established New Amsterdam on the southern tip of Manhattan after

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D

Question 4

The main business of the colony of Florida was

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The answer of The main business of the colony of...

Question 5

Of the nine thousand Europeans who lived in New Netherland,________ came from places other than the Netherlands.

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According to the sentence, it is clear that not all of the Europeans who lived in New Netherland were from the Netherlands, but also it does not mention that nearly all of them were from other places. Hence, the best choice is C, which implies that about half of the European population in New Netherland came from places other than the Netherlands.

Question 6

Indian rebellions in Florida were

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Indian rebellions in Florida were generally suppressed brutally and decisively, with the Spanish authorities using violence and force to quell any resistance. The Seminole Wars, a series of conflicts between the Seminole tribe and the United States government in the early 19th century, also saw brutal suppression of Native American rebellions in Florida. While there were occasional successful uprisings, they were rare exceptions rather than the norm.

Question 7

The first enduring English colony took root

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The first enduring English colony was established in the Chesapeake Bay region with the founding of Jamestown in 1607. New Amsterdam, at the mouth of the Hudson River, and lower Manhattan were both settled by the Dutch, not the English.

Question 8

The Protestant Dutch differed from their Catholic counterparts in that they

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Unlike the Catholic French and Spanish, the Protestant Dutch did not prioritize missionary work in their colonies. Instead, they focused on trade and commerce.

Question 9

When the English invaded and took control of New Amsterdam,

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The English established official religious toleration in New Amsterdam, which was renamed New York, allowing for greater religious diversity.

Question 10

French,Dutch,and Swedish settlements were organized around

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French, Dutch, and Swedish settlements in North America were primarily organized around fur trading. These European powers established trade networks with Native American tribes, exchanging European goods and weapons for furs that were in high demand in Europe. The fur trade was a lucrative business that helped these settlements to sustain themselves economically. While farming, mining, and missions were also important to some extent, fur trading was the primary economic activity that drove the growth and development of these settlements.

Question 11

New France in the seventeenth century was organized primarily around

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New France in the seventeenth century was primarily organized around trade relationships, particularly the fur trade, which was the main economic activity and driving force behind French colonization efforts in North America.

Question 12

The biggest cause of the devastating population loss suffered by the Pueblo culture was

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Diseases such as smallpox, introduced by Europeans, were the biggest cause of population loss among the Pueblo people, as these diseases decimated indigenous populations who had no immunity to them.

Question 13

The Indians of the Great Lakes region were an exception among other native peoples of North America in that they were

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Unlike many other Native American groups, the Indians of the Great Lakes region were consolidating rather than dispersing. They formed powerful confederacies such as the Iroquois and the Anishinaabe, which allowed them to resist European expansion for a longer period of time.

Question 14

Jesuit missionary activity in New France was

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Jesuit missionary activity became a fundamental part of French colonization when a new investment consortium, the Company of One Hundred Associates, was licensed to run the colony, emphasizing the conversion of Indigenous peoples to Christianity.

Question 15

The career of John Sassamon,born a Wampanoag but raised an English Christian,epitomized how

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John Sassamon's career represents how the lives of Native Americans and European settlers had become intertwined. His upbringing as an English Christian allowed him to act as a mediator between the Wampanoag people and the colonizers. However, his murder sparked tensions and conflict between the two communities.

Question 16

The practices of the Franciscans among the Indians of New Mexico included

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The superimposition of Christian symbols onto established native worship patterns was a common practice of the Franciscans among the Indians of New Mexico. This was done in an attempt to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. They did not engage in theatrical performances of medieval plays, encourage the katsina culture of worship or enslave and export Pueblo young men and boys.

Question 17

Wampum beads were valued by the northern Indians because

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Wampum beads held ceremonial and cultural significance among Indigenous peoples in the northeastern United States. They were used in rituals, as gifts, and as a means of recording important agreements and stories.

Question 18

Native attitudes toward sexuality

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Native attitudes toward sexuality often conflicted with Catholic teachings, posing obstacles to the spread of Catholic Christianity among indigenous populations.

Question 19

In his effort to establish the colony of New Mexico,Juan de O-ate

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The answer of In his effort to establish the colony...

Question 20

Juan de O-ate's violent approach and brutal regime

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Juan de Oñate's violent approach and brutal regime indeed invoked the discipline of the Spanish authorities. His actions, particularly the Acoma Massacre, led to his eventual recall and punishment by the Spanish government, reflecting the authorities' disapproval of his excessively harsh methods.

Quiz 2: Early Colonies, 1600-1680