The Stono Rebellion is evidence that slaves in eighteenth-century South Carolina __________. A) had a sense of community independent from their white masters B) had broken all ties with African culture C) had been absorbed into a culture of inclusion D) were incapable of resistance without white leadership ANSWER Answer: A
Which war between England and France had the greatest political and economic impact on colonial America? a. King William’s War b. Queen Anne’s War c. King George’s War d. the Seven Years’ War e. King Philip’s War ANSWER D
In the slave culture, the African influence in religion was especially evident in __________. A) baptism ceremonies B) birthing customs C) singing psalms and hymns D) death and burial rituals ANSWER Answer: D
Francis Townsend advocated that the federal government pay $200 each month to __________. a. all Americans over the age of 60 b. dispossessed farmers c. veterans of World War I d. widows with two or more children e. unemployed urban workers ANSWER A
DNA evidence confirms that there is a “high probability” that __________. A) George Washington was the father of several mixed-race children B) Thomas Jefferson did not have a sexual relationship with Sally Hemings C) Thomas Jefferson was the father of several mixed-race children D) George Washington had a slave grandfather ANSWER Answer: C
The Olive Branch Petition was: a. sent to Parliament by Loyalists in Massachusetts begging forgiveness for the Boston Tea Party b. a colonial declaration of loyalty to King George and a request for protection against Parliament’s tyranny c. signed by New England patriots requesting that the southern colonies join them in their fight against British […]
Which of these was the largest and most prosperous European colony on North America in 1750? A) Massachusetts B) Virginia C) New France D) New Spain ANSWER Answer: D
Rome was built on the banks of the A) Po. B) Tiber. C) Rhone. D) Arno. E) Rubicon. ANSWER B
After the Great Awakening, both black and white members and preachers were accepted in which type of churches? A) Baptist B) Presbyterian C) New England Puritan D) Anglican ANSWER Answer: A
Compared to the British redcoats, most colonial troops were: a. better adapted to using guerrilla tactics in a war in America b. better equipped than the redcoats, particularly after 1778 c. willing to enlist in the regular army for the war’s duration d. more experienced in bayonet charges ANSWER A
