History 190 Practice Questions

What was the slave population in the United States at the time of Independence (1776)? A. 1/5 of the population B. 1/2 the population C. 1/9 of the population D. 9/10 of the population

1/5 of the population

How many Africans were transported to the New World during the Atlantic Slave Trade? A. 10,000 B. 70,000 C. 1 Million (your response) D. 10 Million (correct answer)

10 million

Whose writings were translated into titles such as "Popery Truly Displayed" in order to discredit the Spanish A. Sir Francis Drake B. Bartolomé de las Casas C. Sir Walter Raleigh D. William Penn

Bartolomé de las Casas

Which of the following was not a similarity between the French and Spanish empires? A. There was cultural exchange and intermixing between the colonists and the natives. B. Both the French and Spanish encouraged the natives to convert to Catholicism in exchange for citizenship. C. Indians were accepted into both colonial societies. D. Both societies thrived on trapping and the trading of furs

Both societies thrived on trapping and the trading of furs

During the Revolution the Iroquois mostly sided with who? A. They banded together with other native groups in order to attack weakened European and American troops. B. No one C. Americans D. British

British

Where was the commercial focus of the British empire in the 18th century? A. Caribbean B. South America C. Africa D. Ireland

Caribbean

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of mercantilism? A. Economic policies are geared to support mother country over colonies B. Trade is strictly controlled often including monopolies C. Mother countries import raw materials from colonies D. Colonies expand manufacturing of raw materials

Colonies expand manufacturing of raw materials

What was the root of the "Crisis in Maryland"? A. Continual raids by the indigenous populations B. Economic inflation C. Conflicts between laborers and the aristocracy D. Conflicts between Protestants and Catholics

Conflicts between Protestants and Catholics

Which of the following did not cause inflation in the Americas? A. Wartime disruption of trade B. Congressional introduction of a new free trade policy C. Wartime disruptiuon of agriculture D. Printing paper money

Congressional introduction of a new free trade policy

The belief that God withdrew after creating the world, leaving it to function according to scientific laws and without divine intervention is called A. Deism B. Atheism C. Elitism D. Enlightenment

Deism

Which of the following was not a justification for Spanish conquest? A. Permission from the Pope to take authority of the Western Hemisphere. B. Spanish belief that their culture was superior. C. Desire to create a new world free from religious persecution. D. Spreading Catholic faith

Desire to create a new world free from religious persecution.

George Whitefield appealed to his followers by A. Singing gospel. B. Detailing the joys of salvation and the absolute horrors of damnation. C. Visiting many individuals homes and speaking to them one on one.

Detailing the joys of salvation and the absolute horrors of damnation.

Historians no longer use _____ to describe the events of 1492 because the Western Hemisphere was already home to millions of people. A. Colonization B. Exploration C. Discovery D. Conquest

Discovery

Dutch colonies differed from the French and Spanish in what way? A. Enslavement of natives. B. Diversity and religious tolerance. C. Strong Catholic conversion techniques. D. Involvement in the Atlantic trade.

Diversity and religious tolerance.

What is the text referring to when it discusses "masterless men"? A. Runaway slaves B. Indentured servants after their contracts had expired C. Economic independence and freedom from wage labor D. Indigenous populations

Economic independence and freedom from wage labor

Which of the following is true about the Maryland Uprising? A. It was led by disenfranchised whites and effectively ended the practice of indentured servitude in Maryland B. It cemented the political control of Lord Baltimore on Maryland C. It was the first slave rebellion in the colonies and led to the formation of several restrictive laws regarding slaves D. Ended the control of the Catholic proprietorship of Maryland and limited the freedoms of Catholics

Ended the control of the Catholic proprietorship of Maryland and limited the freedoms of Catholics

Which of the following was NOT true regarding the Pequot War A. The defeat of the natives opened the territory to new settlements B. Most Pequots were eradicated or sold into slavery C. English colonists were forced to recognize Pequot sovereignty over certain hunting grounds D. The Narragansett natives allied with the English colonists

English colonists were forced to recognize Pequot sovereignty over certain hunting grounds

Which 3 empires competed for influence in North America? A.Finland, Kenya, and England B. France, Spain, and England C. Mexico, Canada, and England D. England, Germany, Russia

France, Spain, England

Who was the king of Great Britain in 1760? A. George Michaels B. George III C. George Lopez D. George of Wales

George III

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the 7 Years War? A. British debt B. Colonial taxes C. More oversea possessions D. Government poor houses

Government poor houses

What was the headright system? A. The first system of laws in Virginia B. Grant of fifty-acres to anyone paying their own or another's passage to the colonies C. A trade system that developed between the colonists and the natives D. The method of ship building created to expedite travel across the Atlantic

Grant of fifty-acres to anyone paying their own or another's passage to the colonies

Which of the following is NOT true about the Ireland and England? A. Ireland and England shared Protestant religious beliefs B. England's relations with Ireland helped shape how they would colonize the Americas C. The Irish continually refused to accept English authority D. The Irish were often compared with the American Indians

Ireland and England shared Protestant religious beliefs

Which of the following is NOT true about Puritanism? A. It desired to remove the Catholic influences from the Church of England B. It became the predominant religion of Virginia and Maryland C. It was the religion of the Pilgrims who arrived in the Northeast D. Many of its members were disillusioned with society in England

It became the predominant religion of Virginia and Maryland

Which of the following is NOT true about slavery in Africa? A. It was a source of wealth for African merchants. B. It did not exist. C. It made Africa a major market for European goods. D. Imported European guns encouraged the growth of the slave trade.

It did not exist.

Which of the following Founding Fathers did NOT own slaves? A. George Washington B. John Adams C. John Hancock D. Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

What did Thomas Jefferson believe was a lack of freedom? A.Lack of freedom. B. Lack of religious opportunities. C. Lack of economic resources. D. Lack of education.

Lack of economic resources.

Which of the following was NOT an event in England having repercussions in the colonies during the 17th century? A.The Glorious Revolution B.The English Civil War C. Leisler's Rebellion D. the enactment of the English Bill of Rights

Leisler's rebellion

What one word was most plentiful during opposition to the Stamp Act? A. Liberty B. Lawless C. Murderous D.Tyranny

Liberty

What types of slave systems were NOT the focus of the mainland colonies? A. Tobacco based plantation slavery. B. Rice based plantation slavery. C.Non plantation slavery. D. Marriage slavery.

Marriage Slavery

Which colony was founded by the original group of Puritans migrating to the Americas? A. Maryland B. Rhode Island C. Connecticut D. Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Which of the following is NOT true in regards to Massachusetts and Virginia? A. Massachusetts's labor requirements were often fulfilled within local households B. Virginia was predominately Anglican C. Massachusetts had fewer women and families D. Virginia had more indentured servitude

Massachusetts had fewer women and families

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Stamp Act according to John Adams? A. It inspired people of all ranks to become more attentive to their liberties. B. Defensive attitudes about personal liberties. C. More people gave up their personal liberties. D. Increase in writings on personal liberties

More people gave up their personal liberties

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Stamp Act according to John Adams? A. It inspired people of all ranks to become more attentive to their liberties. B. Defensive attitudes about personal liberties. C. More people gave up their personal liberties. D. Increase in writings on personal liberties.

More people gave up their personal liberties.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Loyalist? A. Fear of anarchy. B. Lawyers, merchants, ministers, imperial officials. C. Most numerous in New York, Pennslyvania, and the backcountry of the Carolinas and Georgia. D. Mostly lived in Virginia.

Mostly lived in Virginia.

The Battle of Saratoga was a key turning point in the war because? A. It boosted American morale. B. It persuaded the French to join the American side. C. The Canadians traveled south a defeated British troops. D. All of the above. E. Only 1 & 2

Only 1 & 2

According to the text what was the "first great drama of the revolutionary era"? A. Opposition to the Stamp Act B. Slave Revolts C. Admiralty courts D. Thomas Paine's speech

Opposition to the Stamp Act

What is Republicanism? A. The Republican Party. B. Political theory celebrating active participation in public life by economically independent citizens as central to freedom. C. The same as liberalism. D. The ideas of John Locke.

Political theory celebrating active participation in public life by economically independent citizens as central to freedom

What was the "social crisis" in England referred to in the text? A. Forced conversions of non-Catholics lead to the rise of Puritans B. Severe drought caused planters to look for more hospitable climates C. Population surge caused serious strain on the economy D. Diseases acquired in the Americas spread throughout England

Population surge caused serious strain on the economy

What was NOT a British advantage during the war? A. Powerful navy B. Experienced military officers C. Well trained army D. Strong cause for freedom

Strong cause for freedom

According to the text which of the following was not one of the levels that the American Revolution took place at? A. Struggle for independence. B. Struggle to include women's rights into ideas of independence. C. Phase in a battle among European empires. D. Conflict over what kind of nation America should be.

Struggle to include women's rights into ideas of independence.

Which of the following was NOT an Act of the 1760's? A. Tea Act B. Stamp Act C. Sugar Act D. Townshend Acts

Tea Act

What was the Dominion of New England? A. The term used to describe the superiority of the Puritans over their native counterparts B. The elected assembly governing Massachusetts C. The establishment of one large colony out of the previous separate colonies in the Northeast D. The belief that New England was a "city upon a hill"

The establishment of one large colony out of the previous separate colonies in the Northeast

What religion did the majority of North American slave practice? A. Traditional African Religions B. Christianity C. Islam D. Judaism

Traditional African Religions

Many French settlers were more attracted to the freer lifestyle of the natives than their own customs A. True B. False

True

The Boston Massacre was initiated by a snowball fight A. True b. False

True

The Sons of Liberty organized in response to the Stamp Act A. True B. False

True

The primary aim of Pontiac's Rebellion was for the Indian's to maintain their independence A. True B. False

True

Women were an integral aspect of the colonial economy A. True B. False

True

Who did the Stamp Act affect A. Only the poor. B. Only the rich. C. Only those who accesed ports. D. Virtually every free colonist.

Virtually every free colonist.

Who established the colony of Pennsylvania? A. William Penn B. William Tell C. Robert Livingston D. Roger Williams

William Penn

For men, what did political freedom mean? A. The power to consent to the political arrangements that ruled them B. The right to self government C. The right to be head of the household D. All of the above.

all of the above

Liberty for white Americans meant land expansion. What did this mean for the Indians A. Loss of land. B. Forced removal from their lands. C. Loss of liberty. D. All of the above.

all of the above

The Great Awakening had an impact on the colonies in which of the following ways? A. Expanded the circulation of printed materials. B. Inspired an independent frame of mind. C. Gave feelings of power to the common people. D. All of the above.

all of the above

Which of the following were ways people opposed the Stamp Act? A. Debates. B. Destruction of Property. C. Protests. D. All of the above.

all of the above

What was the Covenant Chain? A. a religious reform movement to convert the natives B. a string of churches in the Northeast C. an alliance between the English and the Iroquois D. A Puritan newspaper in Boston that was the first to be printed in the Americas

an alliance between the English and the Iroquois

Which of the following was NOT a voting qualification in most Southern states? A. Property qualifications. B. Slave quotas. C. Sex or gender. D. Skin color or ethnicity.

slave quotas

John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government" brought all of the following ideas EXCEPT: A. Protection of life, liberty, and property. B. Social Contract C. Individual rights of man. D. The right to bare arms.

the right to bare arms

The New England colonies after Massachusetts emerged in response to the religious and political environment of other colonies A. True B. False

true

What caused the riot which led to the assault of Governor Hutchinsons house? A. Sugar Act B. Tea Act C. Stamp Act D. Cruelty Act

Stamp Act

What was Leisler's Rebellion A. A revolt by a wealthy merchant that favored the Dutch Calvinists in New York B. A battle between colonists who favored protecting indigenous rights with those who desired to confiscate their lands C. A native rebellion instigated by a white settler who had been living among them D. A rebellion started by Catholics in response to the growing discrimination against them in the Northeast

A revolt by a wealthy merchant that favored the Dutch Calvinists in New York

Who was Deborah Sampson? A. An abolitionist and feminist B. The first female nurse who travelled with the Continental army C. A woman who disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental army D. The daughter of a wealthy slave holder who secrectly emancipated slaves

A woman who disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental army

Which of the following was a measure of the Intolerable Acts? A. Governor appointment of government positions. B. Lodging soldiers in private homes. C. Closing of the port of Boston. D. All of the above

All of the above

As slavery expanded what happened to the population? A. Wealth became concentrated. B. Merchants who traded tobacco dominated in society. C. Lawyers defended the interests of slaveholders. D. All of the above.

All of the above.

Why did it appear that slavery would cease to continue for a brief period during the War of Independence? A. Most states prohibited further importation of slaves. B. During the 1780s many slaveholders emancipated their slaves. C. A famous slaveholder in Virginia wrote that slavery was "infamous" D. All of the above.

All of the above.

What is an indentured servant? A. The term for an apprenticeship in the Americas B. An individual who agrees to serve a master for a specified term in exchange for transport to the Americas C. A slave who works in the household D. A slave that is loaned to another individual in exchange for a fee

An individual who agrees to serve a master for a specified term in exchange for transport to the Americas

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the emigration to the colonies during the late 17th and early to mid 18th century A. English monarchs began to push hard for settlers from England to emigrate to the colonies B. Many criminals were expelled from England to the colonies to work in the Tobacco fields C. Diversity increased as England opened new avenues for those outside of England to colonize D. Germans emigrated in large number

English monarchs began to push hard for settlers from England to emigrate to the colonies

Which of the following best represents England's first endeavors into the Americas? A. English raids on Spanish ships and cities B. English settlements in modern-day Florida C. English trade established with the Spanish colonies D. All of the above are true

English raids on Spanish ships and cities

According to the text what were the common threads that linked regional African-American cultures? A. Language and religion. B. Experience of slavery and desire for freedom. C. Child rearing practices. D. Cooking and housework.

Experience of slavery and desire for freedom

All state constitutions established complete religious liberty A. True B. False

False

Due to their religion, the Puritans did not have conflicts with the native populations A. True B. False

False

Spain had massive amounts of settlers in what is now the United States A. True B. False

False

Spain was the first country to experiment with navigation A. True B. False

False

Staple crops are those who have no economic value A. True B. False

False

Suffrage requirements during the 18th century were universal in all the colonies. A. True B. False

False

There was very little cultural distinction between the indigenous groups living in the Americas before 1492. A. True B. False

False

Which of the following was an effect of the Glorious Revolution in the Colonies? A. The desire for land to plant cash crops increased B. Maryland became the bastion of Catholicism in the Americas C. Protestantism was substantiated as the preferred religion of the colonies while Catholics faced increasing challenges D. The Natives were converted in large numbers

Protestantism was substantiated as the preferred religion of the colonies while Catholics faced increasing challenges

The Stamp Act of 1765 represented the first time that Parliament did what? A. Used the colonies to raise money. B. Raised money with a direct tax. C. Regulated trade to make money.

Raised money with a direct tax

What is an indentured servant? Servants on the ships traveling between Europe and the Americas. A. A servant granted to Europeans traveling to the B. Americas by European investors to aid their economic endeavors. C. Settlers who agreed to a temporary period of service in exchange for passage to the New World. D. It is another word for slave.

Settlers who agreed to a temporary period of service in exchange for passage to the New World.

Which of the following statements about the English colonies in America by the restoration of the monarchy is true (1660)? A. Many colonies existed with very little cultural or economic distinction between them B. Only Virginia existed as a chartered colony at that point C. Several colonies were established with varied economies and culture D. A few small colonies existed that were little more than trading posts

Several colonies were established with varied economies and culture

Which of the following is NOT true about Pocahontas? A. She married John Smith B. She was the daughter of a powerful indigenous leader C. She served as an intermediary between the natives and the colonists D. She converted to Christianity E. All of the above are true

She married John Smith

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the rise of African slavery in the Americas? A. It was harder for them to escape into the surrounding populations B. Many colonies had a labor intensive economy based on cash crops C. Africans had been exposed to European diseases D. Slaves were cheaper than indentured servants

Slaves were cheaper than indentured servants

Why did Adam Smith call the "discovery" of America one of the "two greatest and most important events recorded in the history of mankind"? A. Adam Smith's wife was living in the Americas at that time. After the discovery he was able to meet her. B. The Indians and the Europeans were able to break bread for the first time. C. The Spanish founded Mexico City which would produce thousands of legendary authors in the next 300 years. D. The eventual development of colonization brought the nations of Western Europe the age of "splendor and glory."

The eventual development of colonization brought the nations of Western Europe the age of "splendor and glory."

What did Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" argument of the "invisible hand" mean? A. The free market directed economic life better and fairer than government intervention. B. Government intervention directed economic life better and fairer than the free market. C. Congress should set us legislation to direct the markets without the consent of their constiuents.

The free market directed economic life better and fairer than government intervention.

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the rising tensions in Virginia that led to Bacon's Rebellion? A. The governor's desire to confiscate native lands, which effected the colonists' ability to trade with them B. Heavy tax burdens and a simultaneous glut in the tobacco market C. The desire for more land to be opened up on the frontier D. The governor's preferential treatment of favored aristocratic landowners

The governor's desire to confiscate native lands, which effected the colonists' ability to trade with them

Which of the following was NOT a change to indigenous ways of life after the arrival of the English? A. Movement of both English settlers and natives causes new conflicts between indigenous groups B. The natives groups all united with each other to confront the English C. The natives began to adapt to the changing trade and economy d. Changes to the land brought about by the English affected indigenous crops and hunting lands

The natives groups all united with each other to confront the English

What is Anglicization A. The force conversion of the natives to the Anglican Church B. The desire in England to desert the colonies due to the economic strain they caused C. The process in which the Church of England became the predominate religion in the colonies D. The process in which the colonies began to have a more "English" culture

The process in which the colonies began to have a more "English" culture

Which of the following was a result of the Salem witch trials? A. Prosecutions for witchcraft continued to rise for decades B. Slaves were forced to convert to Christianity before entering the Massachusetts Colony C. Witchcraft was immediately declared illegal in several colonies D. The prosecution of witches was discredited and more natural explanations for random events were pursued

The prosecution of witches was discredited and more natural explanations for random events were pursued

Which of the following is NOT true about slavery in the North. A. There was no slavery in the North. B. Slavery was less central to the economy in the North. C. Slaves were less of a threat to the northern white majority so laws were less harsh. D. Slaves even had some rights in the North. Such as marriage.

There was no slavery in the North.

The Americans ironically saw themselves as a nation of free men compared to the British who were enslaved. Why? A. They had fewer slaves than in Britain. B. They did not have a monarch. C. They had a voice in public affairs whereas the British did not. D. None of the above.

They had a voice in public affairs whereas the British did not.

What was the predominant motivation of the founding of Jamestown? A. free themselves from religious persecution B. find gold and other valuable resources C. found a city to rival similar Spanish cities in the Americas D. plant tobacco and other cash crops

find gold and other valuable resources

Which of the following is NOT true about the colony of Carolina? A. established as a buffer to Spanish Florida B. Employed the headlight system similar to Virginia C. Included many settlers from Barbados D. formed with very little disruption to the indigenous populations in the area

formed with very little disruption to the indigenous populations in the area

Which actions of the Walking Purchase was considered underhanded by the native populations? A. The colonists ignored the Governor's treaty and basically "walked" on to the natives' land (your response) B. The governor hired runners to extend the distance that could be covered C. The governor did not abide by the established treaty D. The colonists devalued native lands and paid them much less than the land was actually worth

he governor hired runners to extend the distance that could be covered

Which of the following religious motivations for colonization were stressed by the English? A. desire to spread Catholicism B. create missions modeled after the Spanish designs C. liberate the natives from the threat of Spanish Catholicism D. English motivations were strictly economic and never driven by religion

liberate the natives from the threat of Spanish Catholicism

Which of the following was UNIQUE to the Pennsylvania? A. it was established as a proprietary colony B. They attempted to purchase land from the natives C. liberty for all individuals, including freed slaves, women, and natives and abolitionism D. they practiced religious tolerance

liberty for all individuals, including freed slaves, women, and natives and abolitionism

For women the ______ contract superseded the social contract A.female B. marriage C. gender D. religion

marriage

Which group in New York benefitted from the transition from Dutch to English rule? A. women B. blacks C. freemen D. mercantile aristocrats

mercantile aristocrats

Which of the following was NOT an aspect of the Charter of Liberties in New York? A. freedom of religion for Protestants B. elections for male property owners C. trial by jury D. right to bear arms

right to bear arms