Among the major sources of the tension between Britain and the United States in the 1840s was

Among the major sources of the tension between Britain and the United States in the 1840s was

Answer: American involvement in Canadian rebellions and border disputes.

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 policy

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 abolitionists

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 evil

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 and Republican parties

Most of the early abolitionists were motivated by?

Most of the early abolitionists were motivated by?

Answer: religious feeling against the "sin" of slavery

The African American family under slavery was?

The African American family under slavery was?

Answer: generally stable and mutually supportive

Most slave owners treated their slaves as?

Most slave owners treated their slaves as?

Answer: economically profitable investments

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 reproduction

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 south

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 whites

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 hoped to be able to buy slaves

Most southern slave owners held how many slaves?

Most southern slave owners held how many slaves?

Answer: fewer than ten slaves

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 manufacturing

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 manufacturers

The invention that transformed the southern cotton economy was?

The invention that transformed the southern cotton economy was?

Answer: the cotton gin

The primary market for southern cotton production was?

The primary market for southern cotton production was?

Answer: britain

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 arrangements.

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 in the workplace.

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 that ran contrary to American economic individualism.

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 northern and southern churches.

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 revivals.

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 West and eastern cities.

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 Awakening

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 aided

Answer: more entrepreneurial enterprises and greater market competition

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 and livestock, and the East in manufacturing

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 household.

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 Children.

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: textiles

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-Catholicism

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 Ireland

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 Catlin

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 America as a new nation.

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: Women

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 issues

Prominent leaders of the Whig Party included

Prominent leaders of the Whig Party included

Answer: Henry Clay and Daniel Webster

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 policies

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 admission

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 platforms

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 the era of rapid industrialization

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 farmers and other debtors

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 Cherokees

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 institutions

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 with slavery

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 duties

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 political "machines"

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 in his personal attitudes and outlook

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 correct machines deals and politicians

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 after throwing his support to Adams

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 small

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 intervention or colonization in the Americas.

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 of the Latin American republics.

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 cede the area to the United States

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 was

Answer: Daniel Webster.

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 no state had a right to tax it.

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 anywhere in the Louisiana purchase territory north of the southern boundary of Missouri, except in Missouri itself.

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 territory to the United States.

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 Missouri

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 independence

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 before the war

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 before.

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 elsewhere

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 Horseshoe

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 white ways and revive their traditional culture.

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 affairs.

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 for "high crimes and misdemeanors" and not as a political weapon.

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 Federalist judicial rulings of John Marshall.

The greatest political beneficiary of the Louisiana Purchase was

The greatest political beneficiary of the Louisiana Purchase was

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

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 shipping by North African states.

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 legislation.

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 its opponent.

The Federalists essentially believed that

The Federalists essentially believed that

Answer: there should be a strong central government controlled by the wealthy and well educated

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 democracy home.

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 in the XYZ Affair

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 wars

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 necessary

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 authority.

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 economic policies.

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 the federal government the power to establish such a bank.

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 by the states.

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 in the federal Constitution were retained by the states or by the people themselves.

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 travel

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 Constitution

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 cabinet

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 guarantee liberty

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 York

Antifederalists generally found their greatest support among?

Antifederalists generally found their greatest support among?

Answer: The poorer debtors and farmers

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 in the House of Representatives, but equal representation of all states in the Senate.

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 & Alexander Hamilton

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 conservatives

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 union as states

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 taxes from sovereign states

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 the jealous states over control of western lands

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 natural rights and suspicion of all governmental authority

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 empire

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: Legislative

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 the "civic virtues" of republicanism in their children

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 that a fight over slavery would destroy fragile national unity

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 and ratified by direct vote of the people

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 state

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 weak new Whig ministry in London for friendly future realtions with the United States

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 Mountains

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 Grasse

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 victorious Britain would contain westward American expansion

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 Carolinas

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 of needing assistance to defeat the British

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 Revolutionary cause

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 Arnold

The Loyalists were particularly strong among?

The Loyalists were particularly strong among?

Answer: conservative and well-off Americans

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 separate from Britain

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 and the absence of a hereditary democracy had prepared them for the idea

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 up deserting

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 York

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, and moral forcefulness

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 the British Empire

In the revolutionary war, african americans

In the revolutionary war, african americans

Answer: fought in both the american patriot and british loyalist military forces

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 self-sufficient continent

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, and native americans in their military forces

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 party

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 with france

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 north

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 supplies and leaders at lexington and concord

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 a complete boycott of all british goods

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 into the western ohio country

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 and judges in america

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 restored

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 acts tax on tea and other products

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 many ordinary American men and women

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 colonies

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 to serve the mother country's needs

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 sense of independence

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 colonial militia with contempt

The British proclamation of 1763

The British proclamation of 1763

Answer: Angered colonists who thought that it deprive them of the fruits of victory

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 colonies

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 Canada and Florida

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 experience

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 Quebec

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 Braddock

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 colonial home rule both by London and by the individual colonies

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 colonial home rule both by London and by the individual colonies

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 War

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 Valley

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 had captured back to France

The expansion of New France occurred especially

The expansion of New France occurred especially

Answer: Along the paths of lakes and rivers

Compared with the English colonies New France was

Compared with the English colonies New France was

Answer: More autocratically governed

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 for women would undercut the unity of married couples.

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 cultures.

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 as a labor force.

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 the governor's salary

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 American identity

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 Congregationalists

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 authorities

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 opinion

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 with other countries

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 Indies

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 paupers

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 diverse ethnic groups

The primary source of livelihood for most colonial Americans was

The primary source of livelihood for most colonial Americans was

Answer: agriculture

The most honored professional in colonial America was the

The most honored professional in colonial America was the

Answer: clergyman

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 rich and poor

The Scots-Irish eventually became concentrated especially in

The Scots-Irish eventually became concentrated especially in

Answer: the frontier areas

German settlement in the colonies was especially heavy in

German settlement in the colonies was especially heavy in

Answer: Pennsylvania

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 population

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 colonies.

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: Wampanoags

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: Maine.

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 religious behavior or individual conscience.

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 had received a direct revelation from God that the saved did not need to obey either human or divine law.

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 General Court.

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 Iroquois remained in the Appalachian Mountains as a barrier against white settlement.

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 into separate territories of the reservation system.

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 venture, while Maryland was intended partly to secure religious freedom for persecuted Roman Catholics.

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?

Answer: Ireland.

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 Elizabeth I.

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 Legend

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 modern merchant banking

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 was a god whose return had been predicted

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 resistance to European diseases such as smallpox and malaria

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 monarchies such as those of Spain, Portugal, and France

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 expulsion of the Muslim Moors

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 labor in?

Answer: the sugar islands off the coast of Africa

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: Norse

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 million

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 squash

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 tomatoes

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 back a taste for silks and spices of Asia

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 Incas

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 languages

The geologically oldest mountains in North America are the?

The geologically oldest mountains in North America are the?

Answer: Appalachians