AHSGE History I

What colony was the least tolerant of religious diversity?

Settled by the Puritans. Massachusetts Settled by the Puritans.

What system of labor replaced indentured servitude?

What system of labor replaced indentured servitude? slavery

What man organized the first Quaker colony?

What man organized the first Quaker colony? William Penn

What is another name for a king and queen?

What is another name for a king and queen? monarch

What name was given to colonies which had a governor appointed by the king?

What name was given to colonies which had a governor appointed by the king? Royal Colonies

What name was given to the first colonist controlled legislature?

What name was given to the first colonist controlled legislature? House of Burgesses

These people exchanged work without wages for passages to the New World.

These people exchanged work without wages for passages to the New World. Indentured Servants

Name given to the people who left the 13 colonies to travel west.

Name given to the people who left the 13 colonies to travel west. Pioneers

What was the first cash crop of the English colonies?

What was the first cash crop of the English colonies? tobacco

This colonist is sometimes called “the first American”.

This colonist is sometimes called “the first American”. Benjamin Franklin

Another name for the trading of goods.

Another name for the trading of goods. barter

The colonies were divided into 3 groups. Name them:

The colonies were divided into 3 groups. Name them: Middle, New England, Southern,

This colonist is known for his support of freedom of religion.

This colonist is known for his support of freedom of religion. Roger Williams

Name the agreement made by some colonists that they would make and obey their own laws.

Name the agreement made by some colonists that they would make and obey their own laws. Mayflower Compact

What country had to give up much of its territory in the new world because it lost the French and Indian War?

What country had to give up much of its territory in the new world because it lost the French and Indian War? France

This was an economic policy used by European monarchs to enrich their country by expanding trade in a way that benefited the mother country.

This was an economic policy used by European monarchs to enrich their country by expanding trade in a way that benefited the mother country. mercantilism

This explorer searched Florida for the “fountain of youth”.

This explorer searched Florida for the “fountain of youth”. Ponce de Leon

What part of the New World was claimed by the Russians?

What part of the New World was claimed by the Russians? Alaska

This present-day city was previously called New Amsterdam and was settled by the Dutch.

This present-day city was previously called New Amsterdam and was settled by the Dutch. New York City

What war was fought because of a conflict between the French fur-traders and the English settlers in the Ohio River Valley?

What war was fought because of a conflict between the French fur-traders and the English settlers in the Ohio River Valley? French and Indian War

What name was given to English people who wished to break away from the Anglican Church also called the Church of England. Sometimes called Separatists.

What name was given to English people who wished to break away from the Anglican Church? (Church of England). Sometimes called Separatists. Puritans

What name was given to the first group of English colonists who settled in America?

What name was given to the first group of English colonists who settled in America? Pilgrims

This person tried to establish the first English colony in America at Roanoke Island.

This person tried to establish the first English colony in America at Roanoke Island. Sir Walter Raleigh

Name the first person to explore the New World for England.

Name the first person to explore the New World for England. John Cabot

Name the explorer whose ships were named the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

Name the explorer whose ships were named the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Christopher Columbus

Which country’s colonies desired to export gold and silver? A. England B. France C. Spain

Which country’s colonies desired to export gold and silver? C. Spain

These structures were built by the Spanish as a means of spreading Christianity to Native Americans.

These structures were built by the Spanish as a means of spreading Christianity to Native Americans. missions

What is probably the most famous mission in the Southwest?

What is probably the most famous mission in the Southwest? The Alamo

What country claimed the area around the Great Lakes and the St What country claimed the area around the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River?

What country claimed the area around the Great Lakes and the St What country claimed the area around the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River? France This region was called New France.

How did most people in New France make a living?

How did most people in New France make a living? fur-trading

What is the Spanish navy called?

Armada What is the Spanish navy called? This term has come to mean a powerful navy.

What name is given to the English legislature?

What name is given to the English legislature? Parliament

What document first limited the power of English kings?

What document first limited the power of English kings? The Magna Carta This was a step toward democratic government in England.

What king was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

What king was forced to sign the Magna Carta? King John I

What language was spoken in the Roman Empire?

What language was spoken in the Roman Empire? Latin

Name the 2 groups that the modern English language traces its roots from.

Name the 2 groups that the modern English language traces its roots from. Angles and Saxons

A society’s language, dress, religion makes up that society’s ________.

A society’s language, dress, religion makes up that society’s ________. culture

What word means worshipping one god?

What word means worshipping one god? monotheism

Name the land bridge crossed by the first people arriving in North America.

Name the land bridge crossed by the first people arriving in North America. The Bering Strait

From what continent did the first people living in North America come?

From what continent did the first people living in North America come? Asia

Who were the earliest Europeans in North America?

Who were the earliest Europeans in North America? Vikings

Who were the first people to inhabit North America?

Who were the first people to inhabit North America? Native Americans (Indians)

Name the first written colonial constitution.

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Name the first written colonial constitution. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Written by Thomas Hooker

What is the Indian name for corn?

What is the Indian name for corn? maize

What part of Africa did most slaves come from?

The West Coast of Africa What part of Africa did most slaves come from? The West Coast of Africa

The practice of giving money to pay church expenses.

The practice of giving money to pay church expenses. tithing

The name given to the Jamestown colony in the winter of 1609-1610.

The name given to the Jamestown colony in the winter of 1609-1610. “The Starving Time”

This persons teachings included the concept of predestination.

This persons teachings included the concept of predestination. John Calvin