Deck 4: Accelerating the Pace of Change, c. 1690-1730

Question 1

Although there were many problems with the Louisiana territory, one positive aspect was that it

A)produced a lot of tobacco.
B)required very little oversight.
C)was a gateway to the interior.
D)was free from corruption.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In 1700 most of North America was inhabited by

A)English colonists.
B)Indians.
C)Africans.
D)Spanish colonists.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The biggest problem the Caddo had with the Spanish was that the

A)Spanish did not respect the Caddo's gender roles.
B)Spanish took Caddo wives.
C)Spanish were reluctant to trade with the Caddo.
D)missions were no longer places of refuge.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of these was one of the factors involved in changing the lives of Indians on the northern plains in the early 18^th century?

A)increase in Indian power
B)large-scale conversions
C)use of firearms
D)severe epidemics

Question 5

The Spanish felt it necessary to establish a fort near the Gulf Coast in 1685 in order to

A)protect silver mines.
B)threaten the English.
C)protect the Indian population.
D)educate Indian children.

Question 6

By the 18^th century the economy of the southwest Indians began to have an environmental impact due to

A)horses destroying grazing land.
B)overfishing.
C)increasing dependence on sheep.
D)an increase in the destruction of trees used for home building.

Question 7

A Navajo ceremony called ______________ was based on the exchange of gifts.

A)reciprocity
B)blessingway
C)panis
D)grand settlement

Question 8

The survival of Louisiana depended in part on

A)grain agriculture.
B)irrigation control.
C)an alliance between the French and English.
D)an alliance between the French and Choctaw.

Question 9

French colonists were successful in the Natchez War because

A)they received help from the Choctaw warriors.
B)the French agreed to provide education to Natchez children.
C)Louis XV continued sending military support.
D)both parties agreed to negotiate a compromise.

Question 10

South Carolina depended on Indians for

A)blankets and cattle.
B)deerskins and slaves.
C)game and fish.
D)cowhides and wool.

Question 11

In the early 18^th century _____________ was the main destination for Indians fleeing slavery.

A)Florida
B)Canada
C)the Massachusetts Bay Colony
D)the British Caribbean

Question 12

The Yamasee War (1715-1716)

A)allowed the Yamasee to remain in Florida.
B)created an alliance between English colonists and the Creek Indians.
C)slowed the Indian slave trade.
D)took a greater roll on colonists than Indians.

Question 13

What was the relationship between the colonists and Indians in the northeast at the beginning of the 18^th century?

A)relations stabilized due to the Grand Settlement
B)relations became more violent
C)colonists lost control and power
D)Indians began converting in large numbers

Question 14

The Fox Wars of the 18^th century resulted in

A)enslavement of a large number of Fox.
B)an alliance between the French colonists and the Fox.
C)outlawing of Indian slavery by the French colonial government.
D)a decrease in inter-tribal competition for slaves.

Question 15

Although relations between the various groups of people of the Great Lakes region were mostly stabilized at the beginning of the 18^th century, conflict remained over the issue of

A)French acceptance of Indian cultural habits.
B)Indian refusal to accept missionaries.
C)trade.
D)mining rights.

Question 16

What was one of the results of the Iroquois domination in the northeast?

A)The refusal of Iroquois to allow the establishment of French and British forts.
B)Acknowledgement of Iroquois independence from the colonists led to the colonists moving to other areas.
C)The dependence on alcohol increased as trade increased.
D)Colonists' complete dependence on Indian goods gave the Indians an advantage over the colonists.

Question 17

As a result of the intensification of the Atlantic slave trade,

A)North America became the leading importer of African slaves.
B)African politics were destabilized.
C)there were more enslaved African men than women in the Chesapeake region.
D)there was less emphasis on natural reproduction.

Question 18

How did British colonists attempt to restrict the growing African population?

A)They restricted the interaction between African men and women.
B)Debates regarding the morality of the slave trade increased.
C)They turned to trades that did not involve a large slave workforce.
D)They no longer purchased women of child-bearing age.

Question 19

Virginia slave masters were most concerned about

A)slave conspiracies.
B)religious practices of slaves.
C)intermingling of whites with slave women.
D)lack of respect from slaves.

Question 20

What was the last British colony to pass a comprehensive slave code?

A)New York
B)Massachusetts
C)Virginia
D)Pennsylvania

Question 21

In 1724 Louis XV extended previous unenforced Louisiana laws meant to protect slaves to include

A)increasing the rights of free blacks.
B)encouraging private manumissions.
C)allowing interracial marriages.
D)fining parents of mixed race children.

Question 22

Most colonial laws aimed at free blacks were intended to

A)Blur the color line
B)Enforce restrictions on interracial sexual contact
C)Create a more efficient workforce
D)Restrict travel

Question 23

The introduction of Scots in North America

A)caused a population explosion in the colonies.
B)created additional friction between the British colonists and Indians.
C)introduced elite physicians in British North America.
D)had little influence on the British colonies.

Question 24

Between 1690 and 1730, a significant number of Irish immigrants

A)reduced the number of African slaves needed in the colonies.
B)came to North America because of a country-wide famine.
C)left Ireland because of overcrowding.
D)depended on the linen/flaxseed trade as a means of passage to North America.

Question 25

How did relations change between colonial and royal authority in the late 1600s?

A)Colonists welcomed the celebration of royal holidays but not royal authority.
B)Royal governors began to relinquish control.
C)Colonists wanted more involvement from royal authorities.
D)Regulation of commerce was left to colonial governments to implement.

Question 26

In the late 17^th century, the ____________ initially supported piracy in the Indian Ocean as a means of enhancing merchants' profitability.

A)East India Company
B)New York colonists
C)British monarchy
D)Massachusetts colonists

Question 27

As a result of the reinstatement of the Royal Navy following its demobilization after Queen Anne's War.

A)the Navy found itself short on recruits.
B)lucrative trade opportunities developed for residents of New Hampshire.
C)piracy in the Atlantic increased in violence.
D)Sweden and Russia remained the exclusive providers of timber and naval stores for the Navy.

Question 28

How did the position of the royal governors change by the mid 18^th century?

A)They were told by the English government to ease up on colonial control.
B)They had an easier job than their counterparts in England.
C)Royal governors were often hampered by the increase in the number of male voters.
D)Elected colonial assemblies usually deferred to their wishes.

Question 29

________________ helped to enhance the economy of New England.

A)Manufacturing
B)Coinage of silver
C)Inclusion of white women in economic activity
D)The decline of the slave trade

Question 30

Which of the following factors contributed to the communications revolution in the early 18^th century?

A)Pony Express mail service across the continent
B)increase in the number of newspapers in Great Britain
C)increase in the number of taverns
D)decrease in the price of delivery service

Question 31

What was one result of the problems in Louisiana during the 18^th century?

A)Louisiana became more independent.
B)Farmers became wealthier as merchants became poorer.
C)France tightened its control over the area resulting in its ability to flourish.
D)It became a poor colony.

Question 32

Between 1702 and 1706, violence among Indian tribes increased due to

A)famine.
B)disease.
C)the Indian slave trade.
D)loss of trading rights with the French.

Question 33

The __________ were among the first Indians to acquire horses.

A)Shoshone
B)Comanche
C)Seminole
D)Huron

Question 34

Which of these was a factor affecting Spanish power in the southwest?

A)They could not meet Indian demands for imported goods.
B)The friars were unable to establish positive relations with the Caddo.
C)They failed to establish missions and outposts that supported the Indians.
D)The Spanish did not have sufficient military strength.

Question 35

The Spanish established their presidio in San Antonio to protect themselves and other Indian tribes from the

A)Comanche.
B)Plains Apache.
C)Pueblos.
D)Navajo.

Question 36

What unique skills did the southwest Indians contribute to the growing North American economy?

A)advanced grazing techniques
B)construction skills necessary for building
C)agricultural proficiency
D)weaving skills

Question 37

Although the Pueblo and colonists in New Mexico formed an uneasy alliance, one thing that did not change was

A)Pueblo were still required to construct public buildings.
B)Pueblo refused to join in slaving raids.
C)Pueblo would not assist in defending the colony.
D)Indian leaders were not allowed to choose town leaders.

Question 38

Illinois colonists contributed to the growing diversity of colonial trade by

A)building boats for the Mississippi river trade.
B)expanding the slave trade.
C)pursuing grain agriculture.
D)establishing a lucrative horse trade.

Question 39

An attack by the Natchez and __________ in 1729 was a way of protesting French colonial control.

A)English colonists
B)African slaves
C)Chickasaw
D)Choctaw

Question 40

An internal slave trade began to develop between South Carolina and other colonies because

A)American-born slaves were more familiar with colonial ways.
B)African slaves cost more due to the vast distance between South Carolina and Africa.
C)colonists believed that American-born slaves worked harder.
D)slaves born in America had a better reputation.

Question 41

How did relations between the colonists in South Carolina and the Indians change in 1715?

A)Certain tribes became resentful of licensed English traders.
B)The ability of the Yamasees to supply enough deerskins created friction with English hunters.
C)A decrease in Indian grievances led to more stable relations.
D)The English became less concerned with acquiring additional land.

Question 42

A conflict in Europe between Britain, France and Spain over who was the legitimate ruler of Spain was decided in

A)The Yamasee War
B)The Tri-country war
C)King William's War
D)Queen Anne's War

Question 43

The demand for African slave labor in North America increased due to the

A)decrease in American-born slaves.
B)demands of plantation labor.
C)limits set by African slavers on export quotas.
D)success of Louisiana as a major tobacco producer.

Question 44

The expansion of ________________ cultivation made South Carolina a major destination for African slaves.

A)tobacco
B)wheat
C)rice
D)cotton

Question 45

In response to the increased number of African slaves in the colonies at the beginning of the 18^th century, the British responded by

A)advocating for the legal rights of slaves.
B)increasing the Indian slave trade.
C)reducing taxes on slaveholders.
D)trying to restrict the African slave trade to prevent the endangerment of white women.

Question 46

Homeland rituals important to enslaved Africans centered around

A)tobacco use.
B)rice cultivation.
C)funeral rituals.
D)child raising.

Question 47

Which area in North America was the first to employ more American-born slaves than African slaves?

A)Northeast
B)Virginia
C)South Carolina
D)Chesapeake

Question 48

According to most colonists' perception of American-born slaves, they were

A)more likely to rebel.
B)more costly to feed and house.
C)less likely to work hard.
D)able to speak English thereby reflecting well on English customs and habits.

Question 49

The 1685 ____________ was a set of laws (mostly ignored) meant to improve the life of Louisiana slaves.

A)Code Noir
B)Code of Conduct
C)African Slave Code
D)New Orleans Manumission Law

Question 50

During the early part of the 18^th century, immigrants had a profound affect on the landscape of North America; as a result,

A)French immigrants gained control over the northeast.
B)Scottish immigrants hindered British relations with the Indians.
C)North America became a destination for European prisoners.
D)Louisiana became a popular destination for wealthy colonists.

Question 51

A 1670 religious reform movement called ________________ was a Protestant movement linking North America to Great Britain, the Netherlands and Central Europe.

A)Pietism
B)Protestantism
C)Lutheranism
D)Spiritualism

Question 52

The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (SPG)?

A) achieved its greatest success among African Americans.
B) was popular with slaves because it did not require Sunday attendance at services.
C) promoted schools for black children in New York.
D) refused to target Indians as potential converts.

Question 53

The shift of piracy from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean

A)led to an alliance between colonial merchants and imperial officials.
B)resulted in a war between pirates and the Royal Navy.
C)increased business for the East India Company.
D)had no affect on the Atlantic trade routes.

Question 54

What characterized the relationship between Britain and its North American colonies by the early 18^th century?

A)All colonists supported imperial authorities.
B)Colonists were unconcerned with events in Great Britain.
C)North American colonists had more influence on Great Britain than colonists in the West Indies.
D)Colonists exercised more control than they had previously over which laws they would ignore or defy.

Question 55

The issuance of paper money in 1690 by Massachusetts

A)was welcomed by the British, who were tired of getting paid in coinage.
B)gave prominent Boston merchants a better chance of getting loans repaid with something of value.
C)became highly controversial in colonial politics.
D)made it easier for merchants to trade outside the state.

Question 56

By the 1730s, enslaved labor practices

A)curtailed the economic growth in British North America.
B)enriched masters because enslaved men filled many skilled positions.
C)gave African-born men and women a chance to better themselves.
D)lessened the division between African and American-born slaves.

Question 57

As a result of the colonists' efforts to model themselves after the British,

A)The British often withheld the latest fashions from the colonists.
B)The British refused to ship china and silverware to make it more difficult for the colonists to mirror their practices.
C)More colonists took up tea drinking.
D)Many colonists served English rum when entertaining.

Question 58

What was one of the subjects of important debates occurring in Boston in 1735?

A)Inoculation
B)Religious freedom
C)Tariff issues
D)Indian relations

Question 59

Why was diversification especially necessary in the Chesapeake colonies?

A)It provided additional ways to use slaves.
B)Colonists were growing tired of plantation life.
C)Tobacco prices dropped.
D).The area was unable to support a livestock economy.

Question 60

________________ provided an informal setting for colonial men to conduct business and exchange ideas.

A)Elected assemblies
B)Courthouses
C)Newspaper offices
D)Coffee houses

Question 61

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. Bayou
2. Pietism
3. Naval stores
4. Queen Ann's War
5. Code Noir
6. Blessingway
7. Act of Union
8. Vice-admiralty court
9. Courtesy book
10. The Boston News-Letter

Question 62

As a result of the increased diffusion of European goods across the continent,

A)there was an increase in violence among Indian tribes.
B)all Indians lost power against the Europeans.
C)Indians willingly relinquished land for the sake of European goods.
D)Indians ceased to travel outside their designated territory.

Question 63

One thing that increased trade between the Northern Plains Indians and Europeans was the desire of the Indians to acquire

A)warm blankets.
B)European medicine.
C)new types of food.
D)horses.

Question 64

When the Spanish marched into Texas, they carried a banner of ______________, the symbolic leader of evangelization.

A)a Franciscan friar
B)the Spanish King
C)the Virgin Mary
D)Christ

Question 65

Spanish colonists were forced to leave Texas by the ________ because they did not adhere to their established gender roles.

A)Hasinai
B)Caddo
C)Iroquois
D)Seminole

Question 66

The French recognized the Mississippi as an important river for transportation and built a fort at __________ to establish their presence.

A)New Orleans
B)Natchez
C)Biloxi
D)Memphis

Question 67

Which of these was a significant issue of concern to colonists in the south, especially Louisiana?

A)Their growing dependence upon the Indians.
B)The influence of free blacks.
C)Their lack of trade with the Indians.
D)The stronghold of the French government in the area.

Question 68

The Tuscarora War (1711-1713) occurred mostly as

A)a means to unite the Tuscarora and Yamasee.
B)retaliation for slaving raids.
C)a way for the Tuscarora to re-establish trading rights with the Iroquois.
D)a way for colonists in North Carolina to establish their colonial authority in the southeast.

Question 69

Although the Iroquois were able to achieve a prominent position in the northeast, eventually colonists from __________ encroached upon Mohawk land, thus beginning the colonization of the Iroquois Nation.

A)Pennsylvania
B)New York
C)Massachusetts
D)New Hampshire

Question 70

How were the North American colonies affected by the Act of Union?

A)It opened the British Empire to the Scots.
B)It led to the further colonization of Nova Scotia by Irish immigrants.
C)It encouraged the settlement of Canada by Welsh farmers.
D)It divided Great Britain into separate governmental entities.

Question 71

In 1710 the prominent New England minister _____________ urged his readers to include everyone in the evangelization process, thus establishing the premises of Pietism.

A)Philipp Jacob Spener
B)Cotton Mather
C)August Hermann Francke
D)James Blair

Question 72

Which European goods brought to North America had a profound effect on the lives of North American Indians?

Question 73

What factor increased the connection of color and racism in colonies?

Question 74

What events in Africa affected the North American slave trade?

Question 75

How did Africans combat alienation?

Question 76

Why did tobacco prices drop between 1680 and 1720?

Question 77

How did the influx of Scots, Irish and Germans change the North American landscape?

Question 78

By the early 18^th century North America was experiencing a communications revolution. In what ways were the colonists able to accelerate the dissemination of information both internally and across the Atlantic?

Question 79

Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. Diaspora
2. Grand Settlement of 1701
3. Presidio
4. Caddo
5. Yamasee War
6. Salutary neglect
7. "Four Indian Kings"
8. Guy Fawkes Day
9. Jamaican maroons
10. French-Fox alliance

Question 80

Louisiana was largely ignored for many years because

A)it lacked water access necessary for trade.
B)its inhabitants were too religious.
C)it became a haven for smugglers.
D)most colonists refused to participate in the slave trade.