ACELLUS AP UNITED STATES HISTORY (Unit 1)

Which European nation tried to force the Christian religion on the Pueblo people (present day New Mexico), leading to the "Pueblo Revolt" in 1680 A. the French B. the English C. the Dutch D. the Spanish

D. the Spanish

What is one of the main influences seen in Period 1 of AP U.S History? A. the arrival of the first humans B the westward expansion of the USA C. the start of the American revolution D. the arrival of the Europeans

D. the arrival of the Europeans

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the middle region of the original American colonies?

Due to its diversity, it was known for its "brotherly love" and acceptance of all kinds of people.

What was a direct result of the Spanish Armada's defeat by English

England became the number one naval power in the world.

What established England's presence in the New World for the first time?

England sailed the ocean and ran into Roanoke Island

Which statement best describes the stamp act?

Everything was taxed, and had to have a stamp indicating the tax had been paid.

Which of the following is a belief behind "Arminianism?" A. Individual free will B. Manifest Destiny C. life after death

A. Individual free will

Who was the leader of the Wampanoags during the Second Period? A. Metacom B. Sitting Bull C. Crazy Horse D. Kicking Bear

A. Metacom

What does Winthrop believe will happen if the Puritans follow his message?

God will bless them

What message was Ronald Reagan trying to convey when he referenced John Winthrop's "City Upon a Hill" speech?

He felt that all of America needed to be an example to the rest of the world

What does Chief Powhatan want to accomplish in his speech to John Smith?

He hopes that there will be a peaceful coexistence between his tribe and the Jamestown settlers.

What fact does Chief Powhatan state to John Smith?

He is old and will die soon, but he is more concerned about future generations living in peace.

Which of the following was a reason for Bacons Rebellion?

He wanted a voice in his taxes like the people in England had.

What was John Winthrop's religious background?

He was a Puritan living in New England

What was the chief of the Powhatan tribe trying to accomplish in his people?

He was advocating for peace and a coexistence between the two cultures

What best describes the Quartering act?

If an English Soldier came to your house, you had to house and feed them.

Which of the following statements is true? A. Most of the slaves lived in the Southern Colonies. B. Only the Northern Colonies used slaves. C. Most of the slaves lived in the Northern Colonies D. Only the Southern Colonies used slaves

A. Most of the slaves lived in the Southern Colonies

it is believed that the North American continent was thinly populated with ___________ civilizations before the arrival of Europeans. A. Native American B. Chinese C. Spanish

A. Native American

Anne Hutchison Challenged which church? A. Puritan B. Quaker C. Catholic

A. Puritan

Who was the driving force that caused England to come to the New World? A. Queen Elizabeth I B. Christopher Columbus C. King Henry VIII

A. Queen Elizabeth I

Who was the first English-born leader to get removed from power by colonists in Massachusetts? A. Sir Emond Andros B. John Smith C. Charles II

A. Sir Emond Andros

The man who attempted to save Jamestown was _____________. A. Smith B. Rolfe C. Raleigh

A. Smith

Based on their actions, which European country began the process of Native American tribes warning other tribes about the "intentions" of the Europeans? A. Spain B. France C. England D. Portugal

A. Spain

What was the winter of 1609-1610 called? A. Starving Time B. Dying Time C. Fighting Time

A. Starving Time

Several acts were passed after the French and Indian War ti recoup the cost of it. Which of the following was NOT one of the original acts passed? A. Tea Act B. Quartering Act C. Stamp Act

A. Tea Act

Which of the following gave the American colonists ideas of greater freedom? A. The Glorious Revolution B. The Reconstruction Era C. The Renaissance

A. The Glorious Revolution

Which of the following religious speakers was so good he was sometimes called an "actor" during his sermons and revivals A. Whitefield B. Edwards C. Calvin

A. Whitefield

Northeastern Native Americans were called _____________ Native Americans. A. Woodland B. Agricultural C. Mound Builders

A. Woodland

What was one of the skills the Europeans had to learn from the Native Americans in order to survive in the "New World"? A. farming B. ship building C. reading

A. farming

When was "King Philip's War"? A. from 1675 to 1676 during the Second Period B. from 1756 to 1766 during the Second Period C. from 1492 to 1494 during the First Period D. from 1604 to 1606 during the First Period

A. from 1675 to 1676 during the Second Period

One reason for the unsuccessful Jamestown colony is the fact too many colonists were _________. A. gentlemen with no survival skills B. slaves with no survival skills C. farmers with no survival skills

A. gentlemen with no survival skills

When is it believed that Christopher Columbus discovered the "New World"? A. in 1942 B. when Ice Age started C. 25 thousand years ago

A. in 1942

What item turned out to be the number one export from the Carolinas? A. rice B. people C. corn

A. rice

What were people described as by preachers during the Great Awakening? A. sinneres B. saved C. equal

A. sinners

Where was tobacco primarily grown? A. southern area of the colonies B. northern area of the colonies C. England

A. southern area of the colonies

Which of the follow was not something grown in the Carolinas? A. soybeans B. rice C. sugar

A. soybeans

What was the name of the trade route used by Marco Polo during the late 13th century? A. the Silk Road B. the Middle Passage C. the Northwest Passage D. the Golden Route

A. the Silk Road

The concept of slaves was the result of which of the following taking place in the African continent? A. tribal warfare B. famine C. cultural ethnicity

A. tribal warfare

Which of the following describes Great Britain's use of the concept known as "Salutary Neglect" on shipments of goods from the American colonies

All colonial shipment of good must go through Great Britain for inspection and sale.

All of the following would serve as an example of an advanced Native American, prior to European arrival, Except which one?

Aztec people settled in what is today the nation of Mexico

During "Period Two" of American history, where were most of the English colonists located? A. Northern territory (Canada B. Eastern coast C. West of the Mississippi river D. Western coast

B Eastern coast

In Europe, a big market developed during the Columbian Exchange for which of the following products? A. indentured servants B. tobacco C. horses and cattle

B tobacco

In what year did Christopher Columbus land on one of the islands in the Caribbean Sea known as the Bahamas today? A. 1350 B. 1492 C. 1776

B. 1492

What is the approximate time frame of "Period Two" when the colonies began to develop and established a self-sufficient economy? A. 1782-1861 B. 1607-1754 C. 1755-1781 D. 1492-1606

B. 1607-1754

What year did the Tuscarora War begin? A. 1776 B. 1711 C. 1650

B. 1711

To what continent did Marco Polo travel, inspiring other Europeans to explore westward? A. Africa B Asia C. Australia D. North America

B. Asia

Martin Luther rebelled against what church? A. Quaker B. Catholic C. Lutheran

B. Catholic

What country mostly dominated the eastern coast of colonial America during "Period Two"? A. France B. England C. Germany D. Denmark

B. England

As the colonies inched towards revolution, how did England react? A. England pulled back from the colonies B. England came down harder on the colonies C. England used Spain to help them keep the colonies in check

B. England came down harder on the colonies

What colony in the New World was John Smith a leader of? A. Charlotte B. Jamestown C. Vicksburg D. Ellisville

B. Jamestown

Whose preachings during the Great Awakening were mainly centered around the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?" A. George Whitefield B. Johnathan Edwards C. Calvinist

B. Johnathan Edwards

Where did most of the slaves from Africa work when they arrived to the colonies during the Second Period? A. Small homes B. Plantations C. Factories D. Governmental jobs

B. Plantations

What concept was "foreign" to Native Americans that was introduces by the Europeans? A. Sharing property B. Purchasing land C. Ice Age D. Hunting and gathering

B. Purchasing land

Which group wanted to completely get away from the Church of England by migrating to America? A. Catholics B. Puritans C. Lutherans

B. Puritans

What was a significant part of colonial life in the northern colonies? A. Cash Crops B. Religion C. Slavery D. Plantations

B. Religion

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Native Americans at the time of European arrival in the "New World"? A. They did not have any form of government. B. They were not united in one central location. C. They did not have separate tribes.

B. They were not united in one central location

The city of Santa Fe, New Mexico was originally established as what? A. a library B. a missionary C. a trading camp

B. a missionary

The Mississippi River was discovered by which of the following conquistadores? A. Coronado B. de Soto C. Pizarro

B. de Soto

Although all of the following were exchanged, which of these was the principle item that europeans set out to exchange in the Columbian Exchange? A. diseases B. goods C. culture D. technology

B. goods

Which of the following is the biggest part of the Columbian Exchange, going Europe to the New World? A. different types of food including corn B. horses, cattle and swine C. clothing and housing styles

B. horses, cattle and swine

When did England start to establish itself in the New World? A. mid to late 1700s B. mid to late 1600s C. mid to late 1500s

B. mid to late 1600s

What started the Great Migration of pilgrims from England to the New World? A. gold-lust B. religion C. exploration

B. religion

Which of the following was the principal occupation of John Winthrop? A. doctor B. religious leader C. banker D. slave trader

B. religious leader

Which diseases came from Europe to the New World? A. syphillis B. small pox and malaria C. leprosy and chicken pox

B. small pox and malaria

What event marks the beginning of Period 1 in AP U.S History? A. the establishment of the Jamestown colony B. the anticipated arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World C. the Crossing of the Bering Strait by Native Americans D. the beginning of the Revolutionary War

B. the anticipated arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World

Which of the following is a good description of Period ! in AP U.S History? A. the thirteen British colonies revolt B. The beginnings of the Americas C. U.S Civil War and Industrial Revolution D. Life first appears on the earth

B. the beginnings of the Americas

What was a major challenge that had to be overcome when the Europeans and Native Americans first interacted in the "New World"? A. the language barrier B. the exchanging of tools, goods, and ideas C. the sharing of cultural values

B. the language barrier

AP U.S History encompasses how many total time periods? A. 6 B. 3 C. 9 D. 7

C .9

During the early 14th century, what area did the Portuguese explore? A. North and Latin America B. the Caribbean Sea C. Africa's Gold Coast D. India's coastline

C. Africa's Gold Coast

Who are the Carolinas named after? A. Queen Elizabeth I B. the Natives C. Charles II

C. Charles II

Arizona and New Mexico were discovered by the explorer ____________. A. de soto B. Pizarro C. Coronado

C. Coronado

The charter of the Virginia Company guaranteed the rights of colonists as _________________. A. Loyal Subjects B. New World Residents C. Englishmen

C. Englishmen

Which Portuguese explorer reached the Philippines by way of exploring the Pacific Ocean, and died there, whereupon his crew would finish the intended trip around the world? A. Vasco Nunez Balboa B. Franciso Pizzaro C. Ferdinand Magellan

C. Ferdinand Magellan

Juan Ponce de Leon is responsible for the discovery of ____________. A. Mexico B. Panama C. Florida

C. Florida

Why did England tax sugar? A. England didn't tax sugar B. Sugar supplies were low, so they taxed it to make it can last C. It is a smart business move to tax something that is used a lot

C. It is a smart business move to tax something that is used a lot

Who set out to circumnavigate the world? A. Pizarro B. de Soto C. Magellan

C. Magellan

Which of the North American colonial regions was mostly concerned with business and industrial markets? A. New England colonies B. Midwest cololnies C. Middle colonies D. Southern colonies

C. Middle colonies

While under Spanish rule in the New World, who were considered the first slaves under the encomienda system? A. English indentured servants B. Africans C. Native Americans D. Captured French fur traders

C. Native Americans

What kick starts the idea of England and/or its people possibly going to the New World? A. The demise of the Spanish Armada B. The discovery of Roanoke Island C. Protestant Reformation

C. Protestant Reformation

Which religion settled Pennsylvania? A. Catholic B. Puritan C. Quaker

C. Quaker

Why were the colonies upset about all of the taxes that England put in them?

C. The colonies thought England was trying to control them in every way.

What was the initial trade of slavery called? A. Bacons Rebellion B. Columbian Exchange C. Transatlantic Trade

C. Transatlantic Trade

Which of the following products was sent from Europe to the New World in the Columbian Exchange? A. tobacco B. corn C. cattle D. pineapples

C. cattle

The phrase in Jamestown became, "he who shall not work shall not _______." A. live B. sleep C. eat

C. eat

Education was seen as needed by Church for reading which of the following documents? A. books B. newspapers C. scripture

C. scripture

Which of these tribes was considered to have lived in Mesoamerica? A. the Apache B. the Mound Builders C. the Aztecs

C. the Aztecs

Who would win "King Philips War"? A. the Wampanoags B. the French C. the English D. the Canadians

C. the English

Fo whom was "King Phillip's War" named?

Chief Metacom

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Columbus thought he found anthoher route to Asia, but found islands in the Caribbean Sea instead

What were the colonists in the Americas expected to do under the concept of "Salutary Neglect"?

Conduct business with goods and monies loyal to the British crown

What new concept was introduced by early Europeans that Native Americans had never experienced? A. Sharing land B. Nomadic traveling C. Hunting and gathering D. African slavery

D. African slavery

After the experiences of Marco Polo were documented in the late 13th century, what promoted Europeans to begin to explore? A. keeping Europe from being so crowded B. starting wars with other countries C. ending the Crusades D. Increasing trade routes

D. Increasing trade routes

Who was John Winthrop's audience when he gave his "City Upon the Hill" sermon in 1630? A. Slaves B. King George C. Native Americans D. Puritans

D. Puritans

In the middle 1700s, which British colony had the most slaves at 187,000 A. South Carolina B. Massachusetts C. Georgia D. Virginia

D. Virginia

which of the following was a significant aspect of colonial life in the southern colonies? A. industrialization B. railroads C. western expansion D. agriculture

D. agriculture

What was one result of certain Native American groups getting new technologies from the Europeans?

it gave them an advantage over the other Native tribes.

Which of the following statements is true about the southern region of the 13 British colonies?

It was known for plantations and slave labor.

Which of the following statements is true about "Period Two" of American history?

One of the main goals of the colonies was to establish a self-sufficient economy

Which of the following was the theme of John Winthrop's "City Upon a Hill" speech 1630?

The Puritan mission should involve being a model of Christian charity

Which of the following occurred during "Period Two" in American History?

The establishment of the slave trade to the new colonies.

Which of the following best explains the first inhabitants of the Americas?

The first inhabits were nomads who traveled from Asia following the Bering land bridge.

According to most scientist how long did the Ice Age last? A. 25 thousand years B. 145 thousand years C. 65 thousand years

A. 25 thousand years

How long did Columbus spend in the New World on his first voyage? A. 3 months B. 4 months C. 2 months

A. 3 months

Which of the following would be said by an Enlightened thinker during the Second Period?

"I am free to think and challenge ideas

Why were natives initially called "Indians?"

"Indian" was the term given the natives by European explorers.

"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was written by whom? A. Edwards B. Calvin C. Whitefield

A. Edwards

Roanoke Island established ______________ for the first time in the New World. A. English presence B. Spanish presence C. French presence

A. English presence

It is believed that there were _______ Natives in the Americas when Christopher Columbus discovered the "New World." A. 54 million B. 35 thousand C. 25 thousand

A 54 million

Who were the colonists struggling against during the Second Period that united them? A. King of England B. Spanish Explorers C. French Parliament D. Invaders from Canada

A King of England

where did transatlantic slaves come from? A. Gold and Ivory coasts of Africa B. England C. South African coasts

A. Gold and Ivory coasts of Africa

Which of the following products was sent from Europe to the New World in the Columbian Exchange? A. horses B. squash C. corn D. pumpkin

A horses

What was the encomienda system in the New World?

A labor system by which Native Americans were forced to work

What is the date range for Period 1 in AP U.S History? A. 1491 - 1607 B. 1776 - 1806 C. 1941 - 2001 D. 1863 - 1918

A. 1491 - 1607

Which of the following statements is true regarding slaves and indentured servants during the Second Period?

Indentured servants and slaves were used as labor, but slaves were considered to be cheaper.

Which of the following statements is true regarding indentured servants during the Second Period?

Indentured servants were expected to work for someone for 7 years; then they'd need to be replaced

Which of the following is true about the encomienda system that was established in the New World?

It established social hierarchy among those living under Spanish rule.

Which of the following is true about a primary source document?

It is a document that was written by someone who actually witnessed or experienced the event

Which of the following is true about the encomienda system that was established in the New World?

It was a labor system set up by the Spanish conquistadors

Which of the following was a major cultural difference between the Native Americans and the Europeans?

Native Americans believed land should be shared and not owned.

What essentially caused the Tuscarora War?

Native Americans got fed up with colonists encroaching on their lands and rivers

What were the three dominant cultures trying to coexist in the "New World" during the Second Period of American History?

Native Americans, Europeans, Africans

Which of the following statements would be TRUE about the New England region of the American colonies?

New England was located in the northeastern coastal area of the American colonies

The First Inhabitants arrived in north America by what means?

Nomads Followed animals across the bering land Bridge during the Ice Age.

How does John Winthrop end his sermon?

Puritans need to follow God's command and obey him

Which of the following best explains why the first inhabits to the Americas arrived 25,000 years ago?

The Bering Straight froze over, creating a land bridge from Asia to the Americas.

Which of the following is one of the main reasons for Metacom's Rebellion?

The English colonists were taking ancestral land from the Wampanoags

Which of the following is true about the Second Period?

The Enlightenment affected the English colonists perspective on their relationship with England.

What was the reaction of the Native Americans when early European explorers introduced them to Christianity?

The Native Americans rejected it

What formed the need for more workers in the colonies?

The tobacco industry flourished and had massive plantations

Which of the following was one reason why Native Americans and early European settlers struggled to coexist?

The two cultures differed so much and they had a difficult time communicating with each other.

What happened during the Second Period that impacted colonial life?

There was an Enlightenment Period in Europe that changed the way colonist thought

Which of the following statements is true about the original British colonies of North America?

There were 13 colonies, divided into 3 regions, that were diverse in their own ways.

How does Chief Powhatan view his tribe and how they have acted towards the Jamestown settlers?

They have been helpful, peaceful, and want only love between the two cultures