American History Chapter 2 Assessment

Describe the Journey if Jolliet and Marquette?

They Went along the same path as Cartier and Champlain, however they continued further down west along the great lakes and then south along the Mississippi

Based on this map, what regions do you think France will control in North America?

Like begin to control regions now known as Louisiana and Canada

How did the Spanish missionaries affect Native culture?

They tried to force a religion upon them by gathering them in missionaries where some accepted the faith, however mot Natives just added Jesus Christ to one of their many gods

Why do you think the Spanish built forts as well as missions in many places they settled?

They were hoping to be able to fight off attacks from the British, French, and other Natives. The missionaries were because they hoped to convert them to their faith because for the Spanish, it was an evangelism

How is the word missionary explain Spanish American colonies?

Missionaries were sent to evangelize the new land, which was the "main goal" for the Spanish aside from wealth and power

How is the word presidio explain Spanish American colonies?

Presidios were forts in order to protect colonies and missionaries from Native or British and French attacks

How is the word viceroy explain Spanish American colonies?

The Viceroy was the government appointed colonial official

How is the word mestizo explain Spanish American colonies?

Meztizos were people of European and Native descent showing how the two mixed

How is the word mission explain Spanish American colonies?

A mission was a religious settlement usually run by Catholic priests

How did Spain strengthen its colonies?

They made forts and fortified colonies to fight off attacks

How did Spanish friars view Native American religions?

They viewed them as heresy and evil for them to eradicate and replace with their own benevolent and true God

What was the casta system and why was it created?

It was a system of racial hierarchy in order to keep the officials in power

What were the causes and effects of the Pueblo Revolt?

There had been a drought where many of the Pueblos starved causing it to be hard for them to work and offer food to the Spanish, they were led by a shaman named Pope. They destroyed the colonies and regained their land, however the alliance fell apart and

How did the Northwest Passage contribute tot he development of New France?

The reason many explorers came to the Americas was to find a new water route to Asia. This helped the French map out the Americas

How did Quebec contribute to the development of New France?

Quebec was the first European settlement in Canada

How did Samuel de Champlain contribute to the development of New France?

He was the founder of Quebec, and established some trade with himself and the Natives

How did the coureurs de bois contribute to the development of New France?

These were French colonists who lived in the woods as fur traders

How did the metis contribute to the development of New France?

Person who was of French and Native descent, shows how the two groups mingled

How did France's colonies differ from Spain's American colonies?

The French colonies were not as focused on the Christianization, where the French became friends and traded with the Natives

Why did the economy of the French colonies in the Americas depend on a good relation ship with the Natives?

The French needed them to be hunters and trackers for them, and they traded. There was little conflict between Natives and French because the French took up little space and traded with them

How did trade and warfare with France affect the Iroquois and other Native American Nations?

they started to raid french colonies and changed their battle style to hit and run and hiding in trees. They also stated to demand guns as trade. The Iroquois then became better armed than their enemy Natives and started to equal the French Colonies power

What evidence supports the generalization conflicts among the nations of Europe emerged as they competed for territory in the Americas

The fact that all the European nations wanted to rule the Americas which caused a power struggle between them

Do you think Jamestown would have survived without John Smith's leadership?

No, Jamestown needed someone who was willing to negotiate with the natives over peaceful terms, which most men were not willing to at the time

What evidence is there that the Jamestown colonists were prepared to trade with the Natives?

There was not much, aside from the fact that they traded tobacco and other goods, but they kidnaped Pocahontas as a bargaining chip

Which rivers formed Georgia's borders?

Altamaha River and the Savannah River

Why do you think early settlements in the Americas were founded on or near bodies of water?

In the early stages they did not have the technology to control the flow of water towards their settlements so they had to live by the water source itself

What do the words charter, joint-stock company, Powhatan, John Smith, House of Burgesses, royal colony, proprietary colony, Bacon's rebellion, Lord Baltimore, and James Oglethorpe have in common?

They are all forms or people who showed leadership in establishing power, or throwing away the old rulers

What were the characteristics of the government and the economy in the Southern Colonies?

Most of them were led by individuals who were either placed there or took lead themselves

What combination of geographic and economic circumstances allowed Jamestown to survive?

They were able to survive because their environment was perfect for growing Tobacco, which became the main export and supported the colonies for years

How did the House of Burgesses distinguish the English colony of Virginia from Spanish and french colonies?

Because the House was made up of elected people from colonies, the people of Virginia would elect their representatives who dominated the House

How did colonists' attitudes toward Natives lead to Bacon's Rebellion?

The colonists were frustrated because they had to move onto infertile land, which made farming hard. The governor also put heavier taxes onto them and war broke out between the Natives and colonists, which led them to rebel

Which settlement was established three years after Plymouth?

Portsmouth

How did New England's geography affect its economy?

BEcause the colonies were along the coast, they had many ports and trading

How is the word Puritan related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

The Puritans were the people that left england to practice their beliefs freely. They established Massachusetts

How is the word Separatist related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

The group who wished to separate themselves from the Anglican Church to begin their own churches in America

How is the word Pilgrim related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

English Puritans who wanted religious freedom and founded Plymouth

How is the word Mayflower Compact related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

The Mayflower Compact as the framework for the self government of Plymouth

How is the word John Winthrop related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

led a group of puritans to establish a new settlement establishing the Massachusetts Bay Colony

How is the word Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

they were angered by Massachusetts Authority and believed that their treatment of the Natives were wrong, they later broke away to Rhode Island

How is the word Pequot War related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

The Pequot Natives were trading with the English, however due to the english expansion they were angered and war broke out

How is the word King Philip's War related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

King Philip's War was the conflict between the English Colonists and the Natives

How is the word Metacom related to the founding of the New England Colonies?

Metacom was the indian chief that the English known as "King Philip

What were the goals of the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies?

they were to establish a place where the puritans and anglicans could practice their faith

How does the quote "God sent you unto this world as unto a Workhouse, not a Playhouse" explain Puritan belief?

The puritans believe that God sent us here to work hard for grace instead of slacking off and playing around

Compare the government of Virginia and Massachusetts colonies?

Virginia was ruled by the House of Burgesses which was made up of different elected leaders while Massachusetts was ruled by the Mayflower Compact which was an idea of self government

Consider the relationship between the colonists and the natives, how did each group of colonists interactions with the natives reflect the bias toward the natives?

it showed how because one group mistreated them, the Natives started thinking that they were all bad, however because people like the French traded with them it also showed the could be good and same the other way around. There were hostile and peaceful n

Why did King Charles II give William Penn land in North America?

It was a debt that he owed Penn

Why was Penn considered an unusual quaker?

because he was rich and had influence while most quakers were poor shopkeepers or tradesmen

Which rivers were important to the Middle Colonies?

The Hudson, Susquehanna, and Delaware rivers because they acted as water sources and transport and a port for economy

How were the middle colonies similar to and different from the NEw England and Southern colonies?

they had greater racial diversity and more freedom of religion

How did the push factor contribute to the growth of the Middle Colonies?

The push factors are what motivated people to leave their homes and come to the middle colonies

How did the pull factor contribute to the growth of the Middle Colonies?

The pull factors are what attracted people to the new lands

How did William Penn contribute to the growth of the Middle Colonies?

William Penn founded Pensilvania

How did the Quakers contribute to the growth of the Middle Colonies?

Quakers were in search of religious freedom so they came to the Americas

What are the characteristics of the Middle Colonies?

The Middle Colonies were founded on the hopes for free thought and religion, their people were hard working and determined

Why did fewer Dutch than English migrate to the American colonies?

There were more English that Dutch because of the huge amount of Quakers and other religions seeking freedom away from England

How did geography help the colonies of New York and Pennsylvania prosper?

They had fertile lands which made it easy for farming and a mild climate which was easier for the people to adjust to

How did religious toleration in the Middle Colonies differ from the New England colonies?

The Middle colonies were more free about their religion. They broke away from the belief that people in a community had to be uniform in religion

Define viceroy

The Viceroy was the government appointed colonial official in Spanish colonies

Who was Samuel De Champlain?

He was the founder of Quebec, and established some trade with himself and the Natives

How were royal colonies different from proprietary colonies?

Royal colonies were governments of colonies run by the crown while proprietary colonies were run by an individual or group appointed by the crown

What was the Mayflower Compact?

It was the framework for self government in Plymouth, the most important aspect was that not one person had all the power

Who were the Quakers?

Quakers were the people who left England in order to practice their beliefs

How did Spain strengthen its colonies in the Americas?

They made forts and fortified colonies to fight off attacks

How did France's American colonies differ from Spain's american colonies?

The French colonies were not as focused on the Christianization, where the French became friends and traded with the Natives

WHat were the characteristics of the government and the economy in the Southern Colonies?

Most of them were led by individuals who were either placed there or took lead themselves

What were the goals of the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies?

they were to establish a place where the puritans and anglicans could practice their faith

What were the characteristics of the Middle Colonies?

The Middle Colonies were founded on the hopes for free thought and religion, their people were hard working and determined

What was life like for Natives who lived near or on Spanish Missions?

Life was hard, they were constantly working and having the gods they grew up to smashed before them

How did colonists in Spanish America categorize members of society?

They used the casta system which was a racial hierarchy in order to keep the officials in power

What effect did the fur trade with Europe have on Native groups?

It gave them something to trade and be peaceful for

Why did the Spanish colonists begin importing enslaved Africans?

so that they could have something to work for them, and for selling

What were the causes and effects of Samuel Champlain's battle?

it motivated the Iroquois to get back at the colonists, so they gained access to guns and changed their battle methods

What ideas did the English in Virginia and Massachusetts hold about the way that the Natives interacted with the land?

the english thought they were savages that needed to be either taught or killed, which is reflected with the Natives mistreatment

How did James Oglethorpe make Georgia different?

Georgia was designed to be a haven for people in debt

What led to the outbreak of King Philips War?

The Puritans forcing the Natives to live in the Praying Towns

Was Rhode Island more similar to other colonies in New England or Middle Colonies?

More to the middle colonies because it supported free thinkers

How did colonial governments in New Spain, New France and in the 13 British colonies differ? How were they similar?

They differed in ways that the spanish had military officials conquer and settle while the french were there just as traders and English colonies government was mainly formed by the colonists