Which represents an Aztec adaptation to their environment?(1 point)
Responses
a surplus of farmed crops
a surplus of farmed crops
farming in terraces
f arming in terraces
a system of causeways
a system of causeways
an accurate 365-day calendar
What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
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.
How were indentured servants different from slaves?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 earned wages but slaves did not.
How did Native Americans influence other parts of the world?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 taught settlers how to make weapons that were then traded with other countries.
They taught settlers how to make weapons that were then traded with other countries.
They taught settlers how to grow crops that were traded with other countries.
Which of these were reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.
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.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
Why was the Act of Toleration enacted?(1 point)
Responses
to retain a separation between church and state
to retain a separation between church and state
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 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(1 point)
Responses
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 was more loyal to English nobles than the Northern settlement.
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.
Which of the following statements most accurately portrays life in the backcountry?(1 point)
Responses
Farms were large and used many enslaved workers to support the crops harvested for trade.
Farms were large and used many enslaved workers 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.
Disputes and fighting over land and property made it difficult for settlers to come together as a community.
Most property owners were wealthy, and many lived on large, elegant plantations.
Farms were small and farmers were self-sufficient, making and growing enough to support their families.
farming in terraces
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?(1 point)
Responses
make contact with communities along the coast
make contact with communities along the coast
easily hunt whale
easily hunt whale
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
avoid warring groups that sailed in the open sea
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
pull ashore to get supplies of food and water
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.
Which statement best describes a similarity between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies?(1 point)
Responses
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.
Both relied on slavery to help them with farming.
Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both regions were settlements that allowed debtors to start over.
Both had some groups that settled for religious reasons.
Based on what you know about Native American relationships with Spanish colonists, what can you infer about the way the Spanish viewed Native Americans?(1 point)
Responses
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.
Spanish colonists felt that they were superior to Native Americans.
What was the primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the South and Southwest regions? (1 point)
Responses
making the Native Americans subjects of Spain
making the Native Americans subjects of Spain
finding wealth
finding wealth
gaining global power
gaining global power
entering the fur trade business
finding wealth
If you were a wheat farmer, where would you most likely live?(1 point)
Responses
the New England colonies
the New England colonies
The colonial frontier
The colonial frontier
the Middle Colonies
the Middle Colonies
The Southern colonies
the Middle Colonies
Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown?
Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.
They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.
Why was the economy in the New England Colonies different from the economy in the Middle Colonies? (1 point)
Responses
The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there.
The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.
The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.
The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.
The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.
How did Thomas Hooker act on his want for a colony with strict limits on government?(1 point)
Responses
He encouraged colonists to support the fight against the monarch in the King Phillip's War.
He encouraged colonists to support the fight against the monarch in the King Phillip's War.
He held anti-government rallies in New England.
He held anti-government rallies in New England.
He settled the state of Rhode Island and encouraged the practice of religious tolerance.
He settled the state of Rhode Island and encouraged the practice of religious tolerance.
He settled the town of Hartford and established a representative government.
He settled the town of Hartford and established a representative government.
He settled the town of Hartford and established a representative government.
How was the initial reason most settlers came to New Netherland different from the reasons most settlers came to the surrounding English colonies?(1 point)
Responses
The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver.
The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver.
The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom.
The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom.
The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.
The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.
The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers.
The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers.
The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.
What was one reason for the establishment of the colony of Rhode Island?(1 point)
Responses
Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance which wasn’t practiced in Massachusetts.
Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance which wasn’t practiced in Massachusetts.
John Winthrop left Massachusetts in hopes of spreading his Puritan beliefs.
John Winthrop left Massachusetts in hopes of spreading his Puritan beliefs.
Colonists fled Massachusetts in search of better farmland.
Colonists fled Massachusetts in search of better farmland.
Thomas Hooker left Massachusetts to start a new charter granted by the King of England.
Thomas Hooker left Massachusetts to start a new charter granted by the King of England.
Roger Williams believed in religious tolerance which wasn’t practiced in Massachusetts.
What is The Mayflower Compact?(1 point)
Responses
a formal method to establish systematic order among the Pilgrims
a formal method to establish systematic order among the Pilgrims
an economic agreement to freely make and sell goods to the British
an economic agreement to freely make and sell goods to the British
a long-term treaty for trade routes with the Dutch Tea Company
a long-term treaty for trade routes with the Dutch Tea Company
a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing
a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing
The Pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact when they were anchored off the shore of Massachusetts.
Why did they not create a government before leaving England?