Question 1

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

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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 2

By 1730 colonists in British North America began to look for a wider variety of ways to earn a living. Discuss the factors that led to the commercialization of New England's economy and how it eventually contributed to industrialization.

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Question 3

How did slave codes affect free blacks?

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Question 4

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

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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 5

French colonists were successful in the Natchez War because

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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 6

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

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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 7

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

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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 8

As a way of continuing commercial ties with Europeans, Plains Indians found it necessary to

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A) increase their negotiations with the missionaries. 
B) decrease the exploitation of neighboring Indians. 
C) increase the number of male captives who could be used in tribal wars. 
D) increase the number of Indian captives who were more easily assimilated.

Question 9

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

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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 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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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 13

The Louisiana Code Noir was specifically designed to

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A) prevent slaves from becoming Christians. 
B) restrict access to food and clothing for slaves. 
C) prevent slaves from marrying. 
D) allow married slaves to stay together.

Question 14

The survival of Louisiana depended in part on

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

Question 15

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

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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 16

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.

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

Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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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.

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