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U.S. History

Colonial America Test Review US History

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What is a cash crop Crops that a farmer grows to sell.
What does the Middle Passage refer to? The stage of the triangular trade in which millions of Africans were moved to the new world.
What was the proclamation of 1763 supposed to do? Prevented colonists from moving west passed the Appalachian Mountains, to prevent conflict with Native Americans.
What does egalitarianism mean? A belief that all people are created equal.
What is a cash crop Crops that a farmer grows to sell.
Were the Puritans tolerant or not? The Puritans were not tolerant.
What does the Middle Passage refer to? The stage of the triangular trade in which millions of Africans were moved to the new world.
Where did the Puritans settle? Massachusetts.
What was the significance of Quebec City in the French and Indian War? It was a turning point in the Revolutionary War, and Britain won.
What was the proclamation of 1763 supposed to do? Prevented colonists from moving west passed the Appalachian Mountains, to prevent conflict with Native Americans.
The Puritan's views and attitudes led to what ideas? Hard work for a common goal.
What does egalitarianism mean? A belief that all people are created equal.
What was the significance of Lexington and Concord? Where are they located? These battles were the first battle of the Revolutionary War, located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Who promoted the idea of religious freedom and founded a colony in Rhode Island? Roger Williams.
Who were the Hessians? Hired soldiers from the German region of Hesse.
Were the Puritans tolerant or not? The Puritans were not tolerant.
Who were the loyalists? These people were loyal to the crown, Britain. Some served ass judges or governors, most though were of modest means. Older more established. Were not sure that Americans could win. Afraid of chaos. Many fled to Canada.
Where did the Puritans settle? Massachusetts.
Who were the patriots? These people were supporters of independence. Were farmers, merchants, artisans, and landowners. Saw economic opportunity for and independent America. Many remained neutral.
What was the significance of Quebec City in the French and Indian War? It was a turning point in the Revolutionary War, and Britain won.
Why did Native Americans stay out of the war? This group of people didn't want the British to take more of there land.
What was the reason most French colonists came to North America? Came over to trade fur, and spread the Catholic religion.
Who married Pocahontas and what did it lead to? John Rolfe, lead to a truce between Native Americans and the settlers.
The Puritan's views and attitudes led to what ideas? Hard work for a common goal.
Which colony founded by the Dutch was tolerant of many religions? New Netherlands.
What was the significance of Lexington and Concord? Where are they located? These battles were the first battle of the Revolutionary War, located in Boston, Massachusetts.
After struggling initially , what helped Jamestown? The arrival of cash crop tobacco.
Who were the Hessians? Hired soldiers from the German region of Hesse.
What group were the Pilgrims from and where did they settle? They were a group of Puritans, that settled in Plymouth.
Who were the loyalists? These people were loyal to the crown, Britain. Some served ass judges or governors, most though were of modest means. Older more established. Were not sure that Americans could win. Afraid of chaos. Many fled to Canada.
What were the economic differences in east Virginia? Had plantations. Were fairly well off.
Who were the patriots? These people were supporters of independence. Were farmers, merchants, artisans, and landowners. Saw economic opportunity for and independent America. Many remained neutral.
What were the economic differences in west Virginia? Were poor. Could not vote or own land. Lived on Frontier Easterners called Westerners "rabble".
Why did Native Americans stay out of the war? This group of people didn't want the British to take more of there land.
Who married Pocahontas and what did it lead to? John Rolfe, lead to a truce between Native Americans and the settlers.
Which colony founded by the Dutch was tolerant of many religions? New Netherlands.
After struggling initially , what helped Jamestown? The arrival of cash crop tobacco.
What group were the Pilgrims from and where did they settle? They were a group of Puritans, that settled in Plymouth.
What were the economic differences in east Virginia? Had plantations. Were fairly well off.
What were the economic differences in west Virginia? Were poor. Could not vote or own land. Lived on Frontier Easterners called Westerners "rabble".
Battle of Saratoga Turning point in the Revolutionary War. Was an American victory against the British. Happened on October 17, 1777, in Albany, New York.
Valley Forge Located in Pennsylvania. Was a American camp for Washington's troops in the winter of 1777.
Battle of Trenton Fought in New Jersey on December 26, 1776. Between Washington's troops and German Hessian's. American victory.
Battle of Yorktown Fought in Virginia in 1781, where French and American forces made the British surrender in October 19, 1781, British made peace.
What were the French encounters with the Native Americans? Came over as singlemen fur traders, priests, not to settle of farm with families. Spread Catholic religion. The intermarried with the Native Americans and there children were called Metis.
What were the Spanish encounters with the Native Americans? Lived among the Native AMericans. Wanted to impose their culture and Catholic religion. They intermarried with the Native Americans and there children were called Mestezo.
What were the English encounters with the Native Americans? Generally did not intermarry. Came as families to settle and farm. Fleeing because of the Puritan and Quaker religions.
Mercantilism why, how, whats was colonies role? Balance of Trade? Was created to make Britain and colonies self sufficient. They did this by obtaining as much gold and silver as possible.Colonies supplied British by making lumber, indigo, ships, rice, furs, and raw materials.
What is a restaurant in Detroit named after a explorer? Lafayette.
What did people in Canada call Native Americans? First Nations.
What are two Dutch named places in Canada? Harlem and Brooklyn.
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