Question 1

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. Bayou
2. Pietism
3. Naval stores
4. Queen Ann's War
5. Code Noir
6. Blessingway
7. Act of Union
8. Vice-admiralty court
9. Courtesy book
10. The Boston News-Letter

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Question 2

As a result of the increased diffusion of European goods across the continent,
A)there was an increase in violence among Indian tribes.
B)all Indians lost power against the Europeans.
C)Indians willingly relinquished land for the sake of European goods.
D)Indians ceased to travel outside their designated territory.

Accepted Answer

The diffusion of European goods across the continent led to increased competition among Indian tribes for access to these goods, often resulting in increased violence and conflict.

Question 3

One thing that increased trade between the Northern Plains Indians and Europeans was the desire of the Indians to acquire
A)warm blankets.
B)European medicine.
C)new types of food.
D)horses.

Accepted Answer

Horses were introduced to the Northern Plains Indians by Europeans, significantly changing their way of life, including hunting and warfare, thus increasing trade between the two groups.

Question 4

When the Spanish marched into Texas, they carried a banner of ______________, the symbolic leader of evangelization.
A)a Franciscan friar
B)the Spanish King
C)the Virgin Mary
D)Christ

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The Spanish often carried banners of the Virgin Mary during their expeditions as she was a symbolic leader of evangelization, embodying the spiritual motivation behind their conquests and settlements.

Question 5

Spanish colonists were forced to leave Texas by the ________ because they did not adhere to their established gender roles.
A)Hasinai
B)Caddo
C)Iroquois
D)Seminole

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Question 6

The French recognized the Mississippi as an important river for transportation and built a fort at __________ to establish their presence.
A)New Orleans
B)Natchez
C)Biloxi
D)Memphis

Accepted Answer

Biloxi was the site where the French established Fort Maurepas (also known as Old Biloxi) in 1699, marking their initial effort to control the Mississippi River and its tributaries for transportation and trade.

Question 7

Which of these was a significant issue of concern to colonists in the south, especially Louisiana?
A)Their growing dependence upon the Indians.
B)The influence of free blacks.
C)Their lack of trade with the Indians.
D)The stronghold of the French government in the area.

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Question 8

The Tuscarora War (1711-1713) occurred mostly as
A)a means to unite the Tuscarora and Yamasee.
B)retaliation for slaving raids.
C)a way for the Tuscarora to re-establish trading rights with the Iroquois.
D)a way for colonists in North Carolina to establish their colonial authority in the southeast.

Accepted Answer

The Tuscarora War was primarily a response to the encroachments and slaving raids on Tuscarora land by European settlers, which led the Tuscarora people to retaliate.

Question 9

Although the Iroquois were able to achieve a prominent position in the northeast, eventually colonists from __________ encroached upon Mohawk land, thus beginning the colonization of the Iroquois Nation.
A)Pennsylvania
B)New York
C)Massachusetts
D)New Hampshire

Accepted Answer

Colonists from New York encroached upon Mohawk land, marking the beginning of the colonization of the Iroquois Nation. The Iroquois were located in what is now upstate New York, making it the primary area where encroachment and colonization began.

Question 10

How were the North American colonies affected by the Act of Union?
A)It opened the British Empire to the Scots.
B)It led to the further colonization of Nova Scotia by Irish immigrants.
C)It encouraged the settlement of Canada by Welsh farmers.
D)It divided Great Britain into separate governmental entities.

Accepted Answer

The Act of Union 1707 united the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland into a single, united kingdom named "Great Britain". This union opened up the British Empire, including its colonies in North America, to the Scots, facilitating their participation in colonial trade and settlement.

Question 11

In 1710 the prominent New England minister _____________ urged his readers to include everyone in the evangelization process, thus establishing the premises of Pietism.
A)Philipp Jacob Spener
B)Cotton Mather
C)August Hermann Francke
D)James Blair

Accepted Answer

Cotton Mather, a prominent New England minister in the early 18th century, was known for his efforts to include everyone in the evangelization process, reflecting the inclusive and heartfelt approach characteristic of Pietism.

Question 12

Which European goods brought to North America had a profound effect on the lives of North American Indians?

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Question 13

What factor increased the connection of color and racism in colonies?

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Question 14

What events in Africa affected the North American slave trade?

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Question 15

How did Africans combat alienation?

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Question 16

Why did tobacco prices drop between 1680 and 1720?

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Question 17

How did the influx of Scots, Irish and Germans change the North American landscape?

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Question 18

By the early 18^th century North America was experiencing a communications revolution. In what ways were the colonists able to accelerate the dissemination of information both internally and across the Atlantic?

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Question 19

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. Diaspora
2. Grand Settlement of 1701
3. Presidio
4. Caddo
5. Yamasee War
6. Salutary neglect
7. "Four Indian Kings"
8. Guy Fawkes Day
9. Jamaican maroons
10. French-Fox alliance

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Question 20

Louisiana was largely ignored for many years because
A)it lacked water access necessary for trade.
B)its inhabitants were too religious.
C)it became a haven for smugglers.
D)most colonists refused to participate in the slave trade.

Accepted Answer

Louisiana became a haven for smugglers due to its complex waterways and relatively lax enforcement of trade laws, making it an ideal location for illicit trade activities.

Quiz 4: Accelerating the Pace of Change, c. 1690-1730

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important: 1. Bayou 2. Pietism 3. Naval stores 4. Queen Ann's War 5. Code Noir 6. Blessingway 7. Act of Union 8. Vice-admiralty court 9. Courtesy book 10. The Boston News-Letter

As a result of the increased diffusion of European goods across the continent,

One thing that increased trade between the Northern Plains Indians and Europeans was the desire of the Indians to acquire

When the Spanish marched into Texas, they carried a banner of ______________, the symbolic leader of evangelization.

Spanish colonists were forced to leave Texas by the ________ because they did not adhere to their established gender roles.

The French recognized the Mississippi as an important river for transportation and built a fort at __________ to establish their presence.

Which of these was a significant issue of concern to colonists in the south, especially Louisiana?

The Tuscarora War (1711-1713) occurred mostly as

Although the Iroquois were able to achieve a prominent position in the northeast, eventually colonists from __________ encroached upon Mohawk land, thus beginning the colonization of the Iroquois Nation.

How were the North American colonies affected by the Act of Union?

In 1710 the prominent New England minister _____________ urged his readers to include everyone in the evangelization process, thus establishing the premises of Pietism.