Give a brief summary of slavery in the Spanish colonies. Was slavery there more or less harsh than in British North American colonies? Why? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: slavery in New Mexico and Florida; slavery in British North America; maroons; interracial sexual relationships
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Camp David Accords provided a framework for peace negotiations between __________. a. the United States and the Soviet Union b. North Vietnam and South Vietnam c. Iran and the United States d. Israel and Egypt e. the Soviet Union and China ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
In The Sovereignty and Goodness of God, Mary Rowlandson described her experiences __________. A) as an Indian captive B) recovering from smallpox C) converting to Catholicism D) as a widow left with four children ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
American soldiers had all of the following advantages against British troops during the Revolution except which one? a. They had experience in Indian warfare. b. They knew how to handle rifles and muskets. c. They knew how to fight in forests. d. They could count on a consistent and stable supply of manpower. ANSWER […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
People following the craft system of apprentice, journeyman, and master would be most likely to be found in __________. A) a colonial town B) the backcountry C) a Lower South plantation D) a presidio ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
The president’s veto power and the impeachment power of Congress are both examples of A) substantive due process. B) executive privilege. C) procedural due process. D) checks and balances. ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
Most craftsmen __________. A) eventually left their trades and worked as day laborers B) eventually attained the position of master C) remained at the journeyman level for the whole of their careers D) were third- or fourth-generation Americans ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Why did increased trade with Europeans tend to erode the traditional leadership structure of Native American groups? a. Native Americans looked to the Europeans as their new leaders, which made the Native American leaders lose much of their power. b. Native Americans who traded with Europeans tended not to belong to traditional communities, but rather […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The French constructed Fort Duquesne at this strategic point. A) the mouth of the St. Lawrence River B) the forks of the Ohio River C) the headwaters of the Hudson River D) where the Ohio River joined the Mississippi ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
How did John Winthrop help start the Pequot War? A) He killed an important Pequot leader. B) He formed an alliance with the Iroquois. C) He inadvertently settled on Pequot land. D) He spread rumors of plans for a massive Indian attack. ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
