Which represents an Aztec adaptation to their environment?
a surplus of farmed crops
a surplus of farmed crops
an accurate 365-day calendar
an accurate 365-day calendar
a system of causeways
a system of causeways
farming in terraces
farming in terraces
What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.
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Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Some scientists believe that Paleo-Americans migrating to the Americas sailed along the coast of North America. They sailed close to shore so that they could do which of the following?
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avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
easily hunt whale
easily hunt whale
make contact with communities along the coast
make contact with communities along the coast
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
make contact with communities along the coast
ow were indentured servants different from slaves?
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Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
I am Dekanawidah [identified as the traditional founder of the Iroquois Confederacy] and with the Five Nations confederate [united for a common purpose] lords I plant the Tree of the Great Peace. . . . Under the shade of this Tree of the Great Peace we spread the soft white feathery down of the globe thistle as seats for you Adodarhoh [an Onondaga chief], and your cousin lords. . . . There shall you sit and watch the council fire of the confederacy of the Five Nations, and all the affairs of the Five Nations shall be transacted at this place before you.. . .We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an eagle who is able to see afar. If he sees in the distance any evil approaching or any danger threatening he will at once warn the people of the confederacy. The smoke of the confederate council fire shall ever ascend and pierce the sky so that other nations who may be allies may see the council fire of the Great Peace . . .
—Iroquois Constitution
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Based on this excerpt, what was the purpose of the Iroquois League?
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to help maintain the local forests for use by the people of each member tribe
to help maintain the local forests for use by the people of each member tribe
to work together and defend each other to keep peace
to work together and defend each other to keep peace
to establish laws that all Native American nations were to follow
to establish laws that all Native American nations were to follow
to provide comfort and care for visiting tribal leaders
to provide comfort and care for visiting tribal leaders
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to work together and defend each other to keep peace
Which statements best describe similarities between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies? Select all that apply.
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Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.
Both had mostly good relationships with Native Americans, even though there were some conflicts.
Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.
Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
How did Native Americans influence other parts of the world?
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They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries.
They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries.
They were taken as slaves to other parts of the world where they grew crops.
They were taken as slaves to other parts of the world where they grew crops.
The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population.
The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population.
They taught settlers how to make weapons that were then traded with other countries.
The millions of Native Americans who died from diseases significantly affected the global population.
Which of these were reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain? Select all that apply.
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Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions.
Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
Why was the Act of Toleration enacted?
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to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices
to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices
to provide freedom of religion for Jews
to provide freedom of religion for Jews
to retain a separation between church and state
to retain a separation between church and state
to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland
to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland
to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland
The most significant difference between the northern and southern Carolina settlements was that
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the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia.
the Southern settlement attracted settlers from England while the Northern settlement attracted settlers from Virginia.
the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.
the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.
the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers.
the Northern settlement was free of slavery while the Southern settlement relied on enslaved workers.
the Southern settlement was more loyal to English nobles than the Northern settlement.
the Southern settlement grew rich on rice while poorer farmers in the North grew tobacco.
How were the Spanish able to conquer two great empires with only a handful of soldiers? First, the Spanish had superior military equipment. They were protected by steel armor and had guns. The Aztecs and Incas relied on clubs, bows and arrows, and spears. Also, the Native Americans had never seen horses. They were frightened by mounted Spanish soldiers.
In addition, the Native Americans did not fight as hard as they might have. The Aztecs hesitated to attack at first because they thought the Spanish might be gods. The Incas were weak from fighting among themselves over control of their government.
Finally, many Native Americans died from European diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza. Some historians believe that disease alone would have ensured Spanish victory over the Native Americans.
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According to this excerpt from the text, which was the most significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Incas?
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armor
armor
disease
disease
guns
guns
horses
disease
Which of the following statements most accurately portrays life in the backcountry?
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Most property owners were wealthy, and many lived on large, elegant plantations.
Most property owners were wealthy, and many lived on large, elegant plantations.
Farms were large and needed a lot of enslaved Africans to support the crops harvested for trade.
Farms were large and needed a lot of enslaved Africans to support the crops harvested for trade.
Farms were small and farmers were self-sufficient, making and growing enough to support their families.
Farms were small and farmers were self-sufficient, making and growing enough to support their families.
Disputes and fighting over land and property made it difficult for settlers to come together as a community.
Farms were small and farmers were self-sufficient, making and growing enough to support their families.
Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?
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Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals.
Spanish colonists saw Native Americans as their equals.
Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.
Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.
Spanish colonists admired Native Americans.
Spanish colonists admired Native Americans.
Spanish colonists had mixed feelings towards Native Americans.