Among the major sources of the tension between Britain and the United States in the 1840s was
Answer: American involvement in Canadian rebellions...
Among the major sources of the tension between Britain and the United States in the 1840s was
The conflict between President Tyler and Whig leaders like Henry Clay took place over issues of
The conflict between President Tyler and Whig leaders like Henry Clay took place over issues of
Answer: banking and tariff polic...
By the 1850s, most northerners could be described as?
By the 1850s, most northerners could be described as?
Answer: opposed to slavery but also hostile to immediate abolitionist...
After 1830, most southerners came to look on slavery as?
After 1830, most southerners came to look on slavery as?
Answer: a positive good, though it was once called a necessary evi...
Frederick Douglass and some other abolitionists sought to end slavery by?
Frederick Douglass and some other abolitionists sought to end slavery by?
Answer: promoting antislavery political movements like the Free Soil...
Most of the early abolitionists were motivated by?
Most of the early abolitionists were motivated by?
Answer: religious feeling against the "sin" of slaver...
The African American family under slavery was?
The African American family under slavery was?
Answer: generally stable and mutually supportiv...
Most slave owners treated their slaves as?
Most slave owners treated their slaves as?
Answer: economically profitable investment...
Most of the growth in the African American `slave population before 1860 came from
Most of the growth in the African American `slave population before 1860 came from
Answer: natural reproductio...
The condition of the 500,000 or so free blacks was
The condition of the 500,000 or so free blacks was
Answer: as bad or worse in the north than in the sout...
The only group of white southerners who strongly opposed slavery and the slave owners were
The only group of white southerners who strongly opposed slavery and the slave owners were
Answer: Appalachian mountain white...
Even though they owned no slaves, most southern whites supported the slave system because?
Even though they owned no slaves, most southern whites supported the slave system because?
Answer: they felt racially superior to blacks and...
Most southern slave owners held how many slaves?
Most southern slave owners held how many slaves?
Answer: fewer than ten slave...
Among the economic consequences of the South's cotton economy was
Among the economic consequences of the South's cotton economy was
Answer: a dependence on the North for trade and manufacturin...
A large portion of the profits from cotton growing went to?
A large portion of the profits from cotton growing went to?
Answer: northern traders and European manufacturer...
The invention that transformed the southern cotton economy was?
The invention that transformed the southern cotton economy was?
Answer: the cotton gi...
The primary market for southern cotton production was?
The primary market for southern cotton production was?
Answer: britai...
The transcendentalist writers such as Emerson, Thoreau, and Fuller stressed the ideas of
The transcendentalist writers such as Emerson, Thoreau, and Fuller stressed the ideas of
Answer: inner truth and individual self-reliance...
The Knickerbocker Group of American writers included
The Knickerbocker Group of American writers included
Answer: Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and William Cullen Bryant...
Two leading female imaginative writers who added to New England's literary prominence were
Two leading female imaginative writers who added to New England's literary prominence were
Answer: Louisa May Alcott and Emily Dickinson...
Many of the American utopian experiments of the early nineteenth century focused on
Many of the American utopian experiments of the early nineteenth century focused on
Answer: communal economics and alternative sexual arrang...
The Seneca Falls Convention launched the modern women's rights movement with its call for
The Seneca Falls Convention launched the modern women's rights movement with its call for
Answer: equal rights, including the right to vote...
One cause of women's subordination in nineteenth-century America was
One cause of women's subordination in nineteenth-century America was
Answer: the sharp division of labor that separated women at home from men...
Reformer Dorothea Dix worked for the cause of
Reformer Dorothea Dix worked for the cause of
Answer: better treatment of the mentally ill...
The major promoter of an effective tax-supported system of public education for all American children was
The major promoter of an effective tax-supported system of public education for all American children was
Answer: Horace Mann...
Besides their practice of polygamy, the Mormons aroused hostility from many Americans because of
Besides their practice of polygamy, the Mormons aroused hostility from many Americans because of
Answer: their cooperative economic practices...
The major effect of the growing slavery controversy on the churches was
The major effect of the growing slavery controversy on the churches was
Answer: the split of Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians into separate...
The term "Burned-Over District" refers to
The term "Burned-Over District" refers to
Answer: the region of western New York State that experienced especially frequent and intense revi...
Evangelical preachers like Charles Grandison Finney linked personal religious conversion to
Evangelical preachers like Charles Grandison Finney linked personal religious conversion to
Answer: the Christian reform of social problems...
The Second Great Awakening derived its religious strength especially from
The Second Great Awakening derived its religious strength especially from
Answer: the popular preaching of evangelical revivalists in both the...
Two denominations that especially gained adherents among the common people of the West and South were
Two denominations that especially gained adherents among the common people of the West and South were
Answer: Methodists and Baptists...
The tendency toward rationalism and indifference in religion was reversed about 1800 by
The tendency toward rationalism and indifference in religion was reversed about 1800 by
Answer: the revivalist movement called the Second Great...
One major effect of industrialization was?
One major effect of industrialization was?
Answer: A rise in the gap between rich and poor...
"limited liability" laws and the Supreme Court's decision prohibiting state governments from granting "irrevocable charters" to corporations greatly aided
"limited liability" laws and the Supreme Court's decision prohibiting state governments from granting "irrevocable charters" to corporations greatly...
The new regional "division of labor" created by improved transportation meant that?
The new regional "division of labor" created by improved transportation meant that?
Answer: The South specialized in cotton, the West in grain...
The firs major improvement in the American transportation system came from?
The firs major improvement in the American transportation system came from?
Answer: steamboats and highways...
A major change affecting the american family in the early nineteenth century was?
A major change affecting the american family in the early nineteenth century was?
Answer: A decline in the average number of children per ho...
Wages for most American workers rose in the early nineteenth century, except for the most exploited workers like?
Wages for most American workers rose in the early nineteenth century, except for the most exploited workers like?
Answer: Women and Childre...
The first industry to be shaped by the new factory system of manufacturing was?
The first industry to be shaped by the new factory system of manufacturing was?
Answer: textile...
Industrialization was at first slow to arrive in North America because?
Industrialization was at first slow to arrive in North America because?
Answer: There was a shortage of labor, capital, and consumers...
One consequence of the influx of new immigrants
One consequence of the influx of new immigrants
Answer: an upsurge of anti-Catholicis...
The two major sources of European immigration to America in the 1840'-50's were?
The two major sources of European immigration to America in the 1840'-50's were?
Answer: Germany and Irelan...
The American painter who developed the idea for a national park system.
The American painter who developed the idea for a national park system.
Answer: George Catli...
Americans came to look on their spectacular western wilderness areas especially as?
Americans came to look on their spectacular western wilderness areas especially as?
Answer: one of the things that defined and distinguished...
The primary economic activity in the Rocky Mountain West before the Civil War was?
The primary economic activity in the Rocky Mountain West before the Civil War was?
Answer: Fur Trapping...
As late as 1850, over one half of the American population was?
As late as 1850, over one half of the American population was?
Answer: under the age of thirty...
The experience of frontier life was especially difficult for?
The experience of frontier life was especially difficult for?
Answer: Wome...
In general, the Whig party tended to favor
In general, the Whig party tended to favor
Answer: a strong federal role in both economic and moral issue...
Prominent leaders of the Whig Party included
Prominent leaders of the Whig Party included
Answer: Henry Clay and Daniel Webste...
The Panic of 1837 and subsequent depression were caused by
The Panic of 1837 and subsequent depression were caused by
Answer: over-speculation and Jackson's financial policie...
In the immediate aftermath of the successful Texas Revolution
In the immediate aftermath of the successful Texas Revolution
Answer: Texas petitioned to join the United States but was refused admissio...
Among the new political developments that appeared in the election of 1832 were
Among the new political developments that appeared in the election of 1832 were
Answer: third-party campaigning , national conventions, and party...
One important result of President Jackson's destruction of the Bank of the United States was
One important result of President Jackson's destruction of the Bank of the United States was
Answer: the lack of a stable banking system to finance...
Jackson's veto of the Bank of the United States recharter bill represented
Jackson's veto of the Bank of the United States recharter bill represented
Answer: a bold assertion of presidential power on behalf of western...
In promoting his policy of Indian removal, President Andrew Jackson
In promoting his policy of Indian removal, President Andrew Jackson
Answer: defied rulings of the US Supreme Court that favored the Cherokee...
Some southeastern Indian tribes like the Cherokees were notable for their
Some southeastern Indian tribes like the Cherokees were notable for their
Answer: development of effective agricultural, educational, and political...
Under the surface of the South's strong opposition to the "Tariff of Abominations" was
Under the surface of the South's strong opposition to the "Tariff of Abominations" was
Answer: a fear of growing federal power that might interfere...
In the battle of the "Tariff of Abominations"
In the battle of the "Tariff of Abominations"
Answer: New England backed high tariffs while the South demanded lower dutie...
One political development that illustrated the new popular voice in politics was
One political development that illustrated the new popular voice in politics was
Answer: The growth of the spoils system as a basis for large...
Andrew Jackson's appeal to the common people arose partly because
Andrew Jackson's appeal to the common people arose partly because
Answer: he had risen from the masses and reflected many of their prejudices...
Which of the following was not among the factors that made John Quincy Adam's presidency a political failure?
Which of the following was not among the factors that made John Quincy Adam's presidency a political failure?
Answer: Adams's involvement with...
The Jacksonian charge of a "corrupt bargain" to gain John Quincy Adams the presidency arose because
The Jacksonian charge of a "corrupt bargain" to gain John Quincy Adams the presidency arose because
Answer: Clay was name secretary of state...
The immediate effect of the Monroe Doctrine at the time it was issued was
The immediate effect of the Monroe Doctrine at the time it was issued was
Answer: very smal...
As proclaimed by Monroe in his message of 1823, the Monroe Doctrine asserted that
As proclaimed by Monroe in his message of 1823, the Monroe Doctrine asserted that
Answer: the United States would not tolerate further European...
The original impetus for declaring the Monroe Doctrine came from
The original impetus for declaring the Monroe Doctrine came from
Answer: a British proposal that America join Britain in guaranteeing the independence...
Andrew Jackson,s invasion of Florida led to permanent acquisition of that territory after
Andrew Jackson,s invasion of Florida led to permanent acquisition of that territory after
Answer: secretary of state Adams pressured Spain to...
The most prominent political figure who shared john marshall's, belief in expanding the power of the federal government at the expense of the states was
The most prominent political figure who shared john marshall's, belief in expanding the power of the federal government at the expense of the states...
In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, justice John Marshall held that
In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, justice John Marshall held that
Answer: the federal Bank of the United States was constitutional , and...
Besides admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, the Missouri compromise provided that
Besides admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, the Missouri compromise provided that
Answer: Slavery would not be permitted...
The new nationalistic feeling right after the war of l8l2 was evident in all of the following except
The new nationalistic feeling right after the war of l8l2 was evident in all of the following except
Answer: the addition of significant new...
The Era of Good Feelings was sharply disrupted by
The Era of Good Feelings was sharply disrupted by
Answer: the panic of I 819 and the battle over slavery in Missour...
One significant international international consequence of the War of 1812 was
One significant international international consequence of the War of 1812 was
Answer: a growth of Canadian patriotism and nationalism...
One significant domestic consequence of the War of I812 was
One significant domestic consequence of the War of I812 was
Answer: an increase in domestic manufacturing and economic independenc...
The terms of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of I812 provided
The terms of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of I812 provided
Answer: that the two sides would stop fighting and return to the status quo...
The American victory in the Battle of New orleans proved essentially meaningless because
The American victory in the Battle of New orleans proved essentially meaningless because
Answer: the peace treaty had been signed several weeks...
Two prominent American military heroes during the War of I812 were
Two prominent American military heroes during the War of I812 were
Answer: Oliver Hazard Perry and Andrew Jackson...
The greatest American military successes of the War of I8l2 came
The greatest American military successes of the War of I8l2 came
Answer: in the naval battles on the Great Lakes and elsewher...
Most Indian military resistance east of the Mississippi River was effectively crushed in the two battles of
Most Indian military resistance east of the Mississippi River was effectively crushed in the two battles of
Answer: Tippecanoe and Horsesho...
Besides creating a pan-Indian military alliance against white expansion, Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa (The Prophet) urged American Indians to
Besides creating a pan-Indian military alliance against white expansion, Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa (The Prophet) urged American Indians to
Answer: resist...
A crucial foreign policy goal for many "war hawks" in the War of 1812 was
A crucial foreign policy goal for many "war hawks" in the War of 1812 was
Answer: the capture and annexation of Canada...
Jefferson's Embargo Act provided that
Jefferson's Embargo Act provided that
Answer: America would prohibit all foreign trade...
Which of the following was NOT among the consequences of the Louisiana Purchase?
Which of the following was NOT among the consequences of the Louisiana Purchase?
Answer: a weakening of the power of the presidency in foreign...
Jefferson focused his military construction policy primarily on
Jefferson focused his military construction policy primarily on
Answer: building several hundred small gunboats...
The Republicans' failure to impeach Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase established the principles that
The Republicans' failure to impeach Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase established the principles that
Answer: impeachment should be used only...
The term "midnight judges" refers to
The term "midnight judges" refers to
Answer: Federalist judges appointed by President John Adams at the last moments of his administration...
Although greatly weekend after Jefferson's election, the Federalist party's philosophy continued to have great influence through
Although greatly weekend after Jefferson's election, the Federalist party's philosophy continued to have great influence through
Answer: the...
The greatest political beneficiary of the Louisiana Purchase was
The greatest political beneficiary of the Louisiana Purchase was
Answer: Thomas Jefferso...
Jefferson's greatest concern in purchasing Louisiana was
Jefferson's greatest concern in purchasing Louisiana was
Answer: the threat to America posed by the British-French wars...
Jefferson was forced to reverse his strong opposition to substantial military forces because of
Jefferson was forced to reverse his strong opposition to substantial military forces because of
Answer: the plunder and blackmailing of American...
The case of Marbury vs. Madison established the principle that
The case of Marbury vs. Madison established the principle that
Answer: the Supreme court has the right to determine the constitutionality of...
One Federalist policy that Jefferson quickly overturned was
One Federalist policy that Jefferson quickly overturned was
Answer: the excise tax...
The most "revolutionary" development in the critical election of 1800 was
The most "revolutionary" development in the critical election of 1800 was
Answer: the peaceful transition of power from one political party to...
The Federalists essentially believed that
The Federalists essentially believed that
Answer: there should be a strong central government controlled by the wealthy and well educate...
In foreign policy, the Jeffersonians essentially believed that
In foreign policy, the Jeffersonians essentially believed that
Answer: the United States should tum westward, away from old Europe. and strengthen...
The Alien and Sedition Acts were aimed primarily at
The Alien and Sedition Acts were aimed primarily at
Answer: the Jeffersonians and their allegedly pro-French activities and ideas...
The United States became involved in undeclared hostilities with France in I797 because of
The United States became involved in undeclared hostilities with France in I797 because of
Answer: American anger at attempted French bribery...
Washington's foreign policy rested on the basic belief that
Washington's foreign policy rested on the basic belief that
Answer: it was in America's interest to stay neutral in all European war...
Regarding the French Revolution, most Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans believed that
Regarding the French Revolution, most Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans believed that
Answer: the violence was regrettable but necessar...
The Whiskey Rebellion was most significant because
The Whiskey Rebellion was most significant because
Answer: it showed that the new federal government would use force if necessary to uphold its...
The first American political parties developed primarily out of
The first American political parties developed primarily out of
Answer: the disagreement of Jefferson and his states' rights followers with Hamilton's...
The essential disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson over the proposed Bank of the United States was
The essential disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson over the proposed Bank of the United States was
Answer: whether the Constitution granted...
Hamilton's first financial policies were intended
Hamilton's first financial policies were intended
Answer: to fund the national debt and to have the federal government assume the debts owed...
The Ninth and Tenth Amendments partly reversed the federalist momentum of the Constitution be declaring that
The Ninth and Tenth Amendments partly reversed the federalist momentum of the Constitution be declaring that
Answer: all rights not mentioned...
Which of the following sets of rights are not included in the Bill of Rights
Which of the following sets of rights are not included in the Bill of Rights
Answer: rights to freedom of education and freedom of trave...
The Bill of Rights is the name given to provisions whose actual form is
The Bill of Rights is the name given to provisions whose actual form is
Answer: the first ten amendments to the federal Constitutio...
One immediate innovation not mentioned in the constitution that was developed by George Washington's administration was
One immediate innovation not mentioned in the constitution that was developed by George Washington's administration was
Answer: the cabin...
A key addition to the new federal government that had been demanded by many of the ratifying states was
A key addition to the new federal government that had been demanded by many of the ratifying states was
Answer: a written bill of rights to...
The crucial successes in the fight for ratification occurred in the states of?
The crucial successes in the fight for ratification occurred in the states of?
Answer: Massachusetts, Virginia & New Yor...
Antifederalists generally found their greatest support among?
Antifederalists generally found their greatest support among?
Answer: The poorer debtors and farmer...
The "Great Compromise" finally agreed to by the Constitutional Convention provided that?
The "Great Compromise" finally agreed to by the Constitutional Convention provided that?
Answer: There would be representation by the population...
Besides George Washington, among the most influential figures in the Constitution Convention were?
Besides George Washington, among the most influential figures in the Constitution Convention were?
Answer: Benjamin Franklin, James Madison &...
Shay's Rebellion contributed to the movement for a new constitution by?
Shay's Rebellion contributed to the movement for a new constitution by?
Answer: raising the fear of anarchy and disorder among the wealthy c...
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided that?
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided that?
Answer: After sufficient population growth, western territories could be organized and then join...
The greatest weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation was that?
The greatest weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation was that?
Answer: It had no power to regulate commerce or collect...
The primary political obstacle to the formation of the first American government under the Articles of Confederation was?
The primary political obstacle to the formation of the first American government under the Articles of Confederation was?
Answer: disputes among...
Attempts to establish strong governments in post-Revolutionary America were seriously hindered by?
Attempts to establish strong governments in post-Revolutionary America were seriously hindered by?
Answer: the revolutionary ideology that preached...
One way that American independence actually harmed the nations economic fortunes was by?
One way that American independence actually harmed the nations economic fortunes was by?
Answer: Cutting off American trade with the British...
In the new state constitutions written after the Revolution, the most powerful branch of government was?
In the new state constitutions written after the Revolution, the most powerful branch of government was?
Answer: Legislativ...
The idea of "Republican Motherhood" that emerged from the American Revolution held that?
The idea of "Republican Motherhood" that emerged from the American Revolution held that?
Answer: Women had a special responsibility to cultivate...
Despite the Revolution's emphasis on human rights and equality, the Founding Fathers failed to abolish slavery because?
Despite the Revolution's emphasis on human rights and equality, the Founding Fathers failed to abolish slavery because?
Answer: of their fear...
A major new political innovation that emerged in the Revolutionary era was?
A major new political innovation that emerged in the Revolutionary era was?
Answer: the idea of a written constitution drafted by a convention...
Among the important changes brought about by the American Revolution was?
Among the important changes brought about by the American Revolution was?
Answer: The increasing separation of church and stat...
The British yielded the Americans a generous peace treaty that included the western territories primarily because of?
The British yielded the Americans a generous peace treaty that included the western territories primarily because of?
Answer: the desire of the...
In the peace negotiations at Paris, the French wanted the Americans?
In the peace negotiations at Paris, the French wanted the Americans?
Answer: to acquire only the territory east of the Appalachian Mountain...
The British defeat at Yorktown was brought about by George Washington's army and
The British defeat at Yorktown was brought about by George Washington's army and
Answer: the French navy under Admiral de Grass...
Most of the Six Nations of the Iroquois under Joseph Brant fought against the American revolutionaries because?
Most of the Six Nations of the Iroquois under Joseph Brant fought against the American revolutionaries because?
Answer: they believed that a...
The British especially relied on the numerous Loyalists to aid them in fighting the Patriots?
The British especially relied on the numerous Loyalists to aid them in fighting the Patriots?
Answer: in the Carolina...
The primary reason that Americans were willing to enter a military and diplomatic alliance with France in 1778 was
The primary reason that Americans were willing to enter a military and diplomatic alliance with France in 1778 was
Answer: the practical self-interest...
The Battle of Saratoga was a key turning point of the War for Independence because
The Battle of Saratoga was a key turning point of the War for Independence because
Answer: it brought about crucial French assistance to the...
Besides george Washington, the most militarily effective American officer in the early campaigns of 1776 and 1777 was?
Besides george Washington, the most militarily effective American officer in the early campaigns of 1776 and 1777 was?
Answer: General Benedict...
The Loyalists were particularly strong among?
The Loyalists were particularly strong among?
Answer: conservative and well-off American...
Paine's Common Sense was crucial in convincing many Americans that what they should fight for was
Paine's Common Sense was crucial in convincing many Americans that what they should fight for was
Answer: an independent and republican America...
Thomas Paine's appeal for a new republican form of government attracted many Americans because
Thomas Paine's appeal for a new republican form of government attracted many Americans because
Answer: their own experience with democratic governance...
Many of the German Hessian soldiers hired by King George III to fight for the British?
Many of the German Hessian soldiers hired by King George III to fight for the British?
Answer: had little loyalty to the British cause and ended...
The bold American military strategy that narrowly failed in December 1775 involved?
The bold American military strategy that narrowly failed in December 1775 involved?
Answer: a two-pronged attack on British forces in New Yo...
George Washington proved to be an especially effective commander of American forces in the Revolution because?
George Washington proved to be an especially effective commander of American forces in the Revolution because?
Answer: of his integrity, courage,...
During the period of fighting between April 1775 and July 1776, the colonists claimed that their goal was
During the period of fighting between April 1775 and July 1776, the colonists claimed that their goal was
Answer: to restore their rights within...
In the revolutionary war, african americans
In the revolutionary war, african americans
Answer: fought in both the american patriot and british loyalist military force...
One of the advantages the colonists enjoyed in the impending conflict with britain was
One of the advantages the colonists enjoyed in the impending conflict with britain was
Answer: fighting defensively on a large, agriculturally...
One of the advantages the british enjoyed in the impending conflict with the colonies was
One of the advantages the british enjoyed in the impending conflict with the colonies was
Answer: the ability to enlist foreign soldiers, loyalists,...
The british political party that was generally more sympathetic to the american cause was
The british political party that was generally more sympathetic to the american cause was
Answer: the whig part...
The american rebellion was especially dangerous to the british because they were also worried about
The american rebellion was especially dangerous to the british because they were also worried about
Answer: possible revolts in ireland and war...
The british government at the time of the american revolution was headed by
The british government at the time of the american revolution was headed by
Answer: lord nort...
The event that precipitated the first real shooting between the british and american colonists was
The event that precipitated the first real shooting between the british and american colonists was
Answer: the british attempt to seize colonial...
The most important action the continental congress took to protest the intolerable acts was
The most important action the continental congress took to protest the intolerable acts was
Answer: the formation of the association to impose...
The passage of the quebec act aroused intense american fears because
The passage of the quebec act aroused intense american fears because
Answer: it extended catholic jurisdiction and a nonjury judicial system...
American colonists especially resented the townshend acts because
American colonists especially resented the townshend acts because
Answer: the revenues from the taxation would go to support british officials...
The british reacted to the boston tea party by
The british reacted to the boston tea party by
Answer: closing the port of boston until damages were paid and order restore...
The british troops killed in the boston massacre had been sent to the city as a result of
The british troops killed in the boston massacre had been sent to the city as a result of
Answer: disruptive colonial resistance to the townshend...
The mobilization of non importation policies against the stamp act was politically important because
The mobilization of non importation policies against the stamp act was politically important because
Answer: it aroused revolutionary fever among...
One of the ways in which mercantilism harmed the colonial economy was
One of the ways in which mercantilism harmed the colonial economy was
Answer: by inhibiting the development of banking and paper currency in...
The british theory of mercantilism, by which the colonies were governed, held that
The british theory of mercantilism, by which the colonies were governed, held that
Answer: the colonial economy should be carefully controlled...
The effect on the colonists of the French removal from North America was
The effect on the colonists of the French removal from North America was
Answer: To reduce the colonies reliance on Britain and increase their...
The French and Indian War created conflicts between the British and the American military because
The French and Indian War created conflicts between the British and the American military because
Answer: British officers treated the American...
The British proclamation of 1763
The British proclamation of 1763
Answer: Angered colonists who thought that it deprive them of the fruits of victor...
Pontiac's fierce attack on frontier outpost in 1763 had the effect of
Pontiac's fierce attack on frontier outpost in 1763 had the effect of
Answer: Convincing the British to keep troops stationed in the colonie...
The French and Indian War weekend interior Indian peoples like that Iroquois and Creeks by
The French and Indian War weekend interior Indian peoples like that Iroquois and Creeks by
Answer: Removing their French and Spanish allies from...
Among the factors that tended to promote intercolonial unity during the French and Indian War was
Among the factors that tended to promote intercolonial unity during the French and Indian War was
Answer: Common language in wartime experie...
The decisive event in the British French contest for North America was
The decisive event in the British French contest for North America was
Answer: The British victory in the Battle of Quebe...
The British forces suffered early defeats in the French and Indian War under the overall command of
The British forces suffered early defeats in the French and Indian War under the overall command of
Answer: General Braddoc...
Benjamin Franklin's attempt to create intercolonial unity at the Albany Congress resulted in
Benjamin Franklin's attempt to create intercolonial unity at the Albany Congress resulted in
Answer: Rejection of the Congress's proposal for...
Benjamin Franklin's attempt to create intercolonial unity at the Albany Congress resulted in
Benjamin Franklin's attempt to create intercolonial unity at the Albany Congress resulted in
Answer: Rejection of the Congress's proposal for...
The French and Indian War eventually became part of the larger world conflict known as
The French and Indian War eventually became part of the larger world conflict known as
Answer: The Seven Years Wa...
The original cause of the French and Indian War was
The original cause of the French and Indian War was
Answer: Competition between French and English colonists for land in the Ohio River Vall...
Colonial Americans were unhappy after the peace treaty following the "War of Jenkins Ear" because
Colonial Americans were unhappy after the peace treaty following the "War of Jenkins Ear" because
Answer: It gave the Louisbourg fortress they...
The expansion of New France occurred especially
The expansion of New France occurred especially
Answer: Along the paths of lakes and river...
Compared with the English colonies New France was
Compared with the English colonies New France was
Answer: More autocratically governe...
English settlers greatly altered the character of the New England environment by
English settlers greatly altered the character of the New England environment by
Answer: their extensive introduction to livestock...
Those people accused of being witches in Salem were generally
Those people accused of being witches in Salem were generally
Answer: from families associated with Salem's burgeoning market economy...
The "Half-Way Covenant" provided
The "Half-Way Covenant" provided
Answer: baptism but not "full communion" to people who were not church members...
In contrast to the Chesapeake Bay colonists, those in New England
In contrast to the Chesapeake Bay colonists, those in New England
Answer: enjoyed longer lives and more stable families...
The Congregational Church of the Puritans contributed to
The Congregational Church of the Puritans contributed to
Answer: the development of basic democracy in the New England town meeting...
In New England, elementary education
In New England, elementary education
Answer: was mandatory for any town with more than fifty people...
Puritan lawmakers in New England prevented married women from having property rights because
Puritan lawmakers in New England prevented married women from having property rights because
Answer: they feared that separate property rights...
Because there were few urban centers in the colonial South
Because there were few urban centers in the colonial South
Answer: a professional class of lawyers and financiers was slow to develop...
Political and economic power in the southern colonies was dominated by
Political and economic power in the southern colonies was dominated by
Answer: wealthy landowners...
The culture that developed among the slave in the English colonies of North America was
The culture that developed among the slave in the English colonies of North America was
Answer: a combination of serveral African and American...
African slavery became the prevalent form of labor in the 1680s when
African slavery became the prevalent form of labor in the 1680s when
Answer: planters were no longer able to rely on white indentured servants...
The primary cause of Bacon's Rebellion was?
The primary cause of Bacon's Rebellion was?
Answer: the poverty and discontent of many single young men unable to acquire land...
The primary beneficiaries of the "headright" system were
The primary beneficiaries of the "headright" system were
Answer: landowners who paid the trans-Atlantic passage for indentured servants...
For most of their early history, the colonies of Maryland and Virginia
For most of their early history, the colonies of Maryland and Virginia
Answer: contained far more men than women...
A primary weapon used by colonial legislatures in their conflicts with royal governors was
A primary weapon used by colonial legislatures in their conflicts with royal governors was
Answer: using their power of the purse to withhold...
Among the many important results of The Great Awakening was that it
Among the many important results of The Great Awakening was that it
Answer: broke down sectional boundaries and created a greater sense of common...
The two denominations that enjoyed the status of "established" churches in various colonies were the
The two denominations that enjoyed the status of "established" churches in various colonies were the
Answer: Anglicans and Congregationalist...
The Anglican Church suffered in colonial America because of
The Anglican Church suffered in colonial America because of
Answer: its poorly qualified clergy and close ties with British authoritie...
Besides offering rest and refreshment, colonial taverns served an important function as centers of
Besides offering rest and refreshment, colonial taverns served an important function as centers of
Answer: news and political opinio...
The passage of British restrictions on trade encouraged colonial merchants to
The passage of British restrictions on trade encouraged colonial merchants to
Answer: find ways to smuggle and otherwise evade the law by trading...
The "triangular trade" involved the sale of rum, molasses, and slaves among the ports of
The "triangular trade" involved the sale of rum, molasses, and slaves among the ports of
Answer: New England, Africa, and the West Indie...
An unfortunate group of involuntary immigrants who ranked even below indentured servants on the American social scale were
An unfortunate group of involuntary immigrants who ranked even below indentured servants on the American social scale were
Answer: convicts and...
Indians and African Americans shared in the common American experience of
Indians and African Americans shared in the common American experience of
Answer: creating new cultures and societies out of the mingling of...
The primary source of livelihood for most colonial Americans was
The primary source of livelihood for most colonial Americans was
Answer: agricultur...
The most honored professional in colonial America was the
The most honored professional in colonial America was the
Answer: clergyma...
Compared with the seventeenth century, American colonial society in the eighteenth century showed
Compared with the seventeenth century, American colonial society in the eighteenth century showed
Answer: greater gaps in wealth and status between...
The Scots-Irish eventually became concentrated especially in
The Scots-Irish eventually became concentrated especially in
Answer: the frontier area...
German settlement in the colonies was especially heavy in
German settlement in the colonies was especially heavy in
Answer: Pennsylvani...
The primary reason for spectacular growth of America's population in the eighteenth century was:
The primary reason for spectacular growth of America's population in the eighteenth century was:
Answer: the natural fertility of the popula...
The middle colonies of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware?
The middle colonies of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware?
Answer: had more ethic diversity than either New England or the Southern...
Besides Pennsylvania, Quakers were also heavily involved in the early settlement of both?
Besides Pennsylvania, Quakers were also heavily involved in the early settlement of both?
Answer: New Jersey and Delaware...
William Penn's colony of Pennsylvania?
William Penn's colony of Pennsylvania?
Answer: actively sought settlers from Germany and other non-British countries...
The short-lived colony conquered by Dutch New Netherland in 1655 was?
The short-lived colony conquered by Dutch New Netherland in 1655 was?
Answer: New Sweden...
The Dutch Colony of New Netherland?
The Dutch Colony of New Netherland?
Answer: was harshly and undemocratically governed...
The event that sparked the collapse of the Dominion of New England was?
The event that sparked the collapse of the Dominion of New England was?
Answer: The Glorious Revolution in England...
The primary value of the New England Confederation lay in?
The primary value of the New England Confederation lay in?
Answer: providing the first small step on the road to intercolonial cooperation...
King Philip's War represented?
King Philip's War represented?
Answer: the last major Indian effort to halt New Englanders' encroachment on their lands...
The Indian tribe that the Pilgrim colonists in New England first encountered were the?
The Indian tribe that the Pilgrim colonists in New England first encountered were the?
Answer: Wampanoag...
Which of the following New England settlements did not become a separate colony, but remained under the direct control of Massachusetts?
Which of the following New England settlements did not become a separate colony, but remained under the direct control of Massachusetts?
Answer:&...
Roger Williams based the religious freedom of his colony of Rhode Island on his belief that?
Roger Williams based the religious freedom of his colony of Rhode Island on his belief that?
Answer: civil government had no right to regulate...
The essential heresy that causes Anne Hutchinson to be convicted and banished from Massachusetts Bay was her declared belief that?
The essential heresy that causes Anne Hutchinson to be convicted and banished from Massachusetts Bay was her declared belief that?
Answer: she...
One reason that the Massachusetts Bay Colony was not a true democracy is that?
One reason that the Massachusetts Bay Colony was not a true democracy is that?
Answer: only church members could vote for the governor and the...
Compared with the Plymouth Colony, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was?
Compared with the Plymouth Colony, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was?
Answer: larger and more prosperous economically...
The principal motivation shaping the earliest settlements in New England was?
The principal motivation shaping the earliest settlements in New England was?
Answer: religious commitment and devotion...
The high-minded philanthropists who founded the Georgia colony were especially interested in the cause of?
The high-minded philanthropists who founded the Georgia colony were especially interested in the cause of?
Answer: prison reform...
Most of the early white settlers in North Carolina were?
Most of the early white settlers in North Carolina were?
Answer: religious dissenters and poor whites fleeing aristocratic Virginia...
After the defeat of the coastal Tuscarora and Yamasee Indians by North Carolinians in 1711-1715?
After the defeat of the coastal Tuscarora and Yamasee Indians by North Carolinians in 1711-1715?
Answer: the powerful Creeks, Cherokees, and...
The early conflicts between English settlers and the Indians near Jamestown laid the basis for the?
The early conflicts between English settlers and the Indians near Jamestown laid the basis for the?
Answer: forced separation of the Indians...
The primary reason that no new English colonies were founded between 1634 and 1670 was the?
The primary reason that no new English colonies were founded between 1634 and 1670 was the?
Answer: Civil War in England...
After the Act of Toleration in 1649, Maryland provided religious freedom for?
After the Act of Toleration in 1649, Maryland provided religious freedom for?
Answer: Protestants and Catholics...
One important difference between the founding of the Virginia and Maryland colonies was that Virginia?
One important difference between the founding of the Virginia and Maryland colonies was that Virginia?
Answer: was founded as a strictly economic...
Representative government was first introduced to the Americans in the colony of?
Representative government was first introduced to the Americans in the colony of?
Answer: Virginia...
England's first colony at Jamestown?
England's first colony at Jamestown?
Answer: was saved from failure by John Smith's leadership and by John Rolfe's introduction of tobacco...
Many of the early Puritan settlers of America were?
Many of the early Puritan settlers of America were?
Answer: displaced farmers from eastern and western England...
At the time of its first colonization efforts, England was?
At the time of its first colonization efforts, England was?
Answer: undergoing rapid and disruptive economic and social transformations...
England's victory over the Spanish Armada gave it?
England's victory over the Spanish Armada gave it?
Answer: naval dominance of the Atlantic Ocean and a vibrant sense of nationalism...
Imperial England and English soldiers developed a contemptuous attitude toward natives partly through their earlier colonizing experiences in?
Imperial England and English soldiers developed a contemptuous attitude toward natives partly through their earlier colonizing experiences in?
An...
England's first tow North American colonies, which completely failed, were launched in?
England's first tow North American colonies, which completely failed, were launched in?
Answer: Newfoundland and North Carolina...
After decades of religious turmoil, Protestantism finally gained permanent dominance in England after the succession to the throne of?
After decades of religious turmoil, Protestantism finally gained permanent dominance in England after the succession to the throne of?
Answer: Queen...
The belief that the Spanish only killed, tortured, and stole in the Americas, while contributing nothing good, is called the?
The belief that the Spanish only killed, tortured, and stole in the Americas, while contributing nothing good, is called the?
Answer: Black ...
The flood of gold and silver from Spain's New World Empire into Europe after 1500 played a large role in the?
The flood of gold and silver from Spain's New World Empire into Europe after 1500 played a large role in the?
Answer: rise of capitalism and...
Cortes and his men were able to conquer the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan partly because?
Cortes and his men were able to conquer the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan partly because?
Answer: the Aztec ruler Montezuma believed that Cortes...
The primary reason for the drastic decline in the Indian population after the encounter with the Europeans was the?
The primary reason for the drastic decline in the Indian population after the encounter with the Europeans was the?
Answer: Indians' lack of...
A crucial political development that paved the way for the European colonization of America was the?
A crucial political development that paved the way for the European colonization of America was the?
Answer: rise of the centralize national...
Much of the impetus for Spanish exploration and pursuit of glory in the early 1500s came from Spain's recent?
Much of the impetus for Spanish exploration and pursuit of glory in the early 1500s came from Spain's recent?
Answer: national unification and...
Even before the discovery of the Americas, Portugal became the first nation to enter the slave trade and establish large-scale plantations using slave labor in?
Even before the discovery of the Americas, Portugal became the first nation to enter the slave trade and establish large-scale plantations using slave...
Before Columbus arrived, the only Europeans known to have visited North America, temporarily, were the?
Before Columbus arrived, the only Europeans known to have visited North America, temporarily, were the?
Answer: Nors...
The number of Indians in North America at the time Columbus arrived was approximately?
The number of Indians in North America at the time Columbus arrived was approximately?
Answer: twenty millio...
The primary staples of Indian agriculture before the European arrival were?
The primary staples of Indian agriculture before the European arrival were?
Answer: corn, beans, and squas...
Among the most important American Indian products or discoveries to spread to the Old World were?
Among the most important American Indian products or discoveries to spread to the Old World were?
Answer: foodstuffs such as corn, beans, and...
One of the important factors that first stimulated European interest in trade and discovery was?
One of the important factors that first stimulated European interest in trade and discovery was?
Answer: the Christian crusaders who brought...
Which of the following was NOT among the ancient Indian Cultures established in North America prior to 1300 A.D?
Which of the following was NOT among the ancient Indian Cultures established in North America prior to 1300 A.D?
Answer: The Inca...
The Indian peoples of the Americas?
The Indian peoples of the Americas?
Answer: were divided into many diverse cultures speaking more than two thousand different language...
The geologically oldest mountains in North America are the?
The geologically oldest mountains in North America are the?
Answer: Appalachia...
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