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
Resistance to British policies diminished for a time after 1770 because __________. A) the British withdrew troops from coastal cities B) a new prime minister assumed power C) Parliament repealed most of the Townshend duties D) admiralty courts released all American smugglers ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Each Mayan center was governed by A) the eldest female. B) the eldest male. C) a shaman. D) a group of elders chosen for their wisdom. E) a hereditary priest-king. ANSWER E
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of these was an important difference between British and colonial forces during the Seven Years’ War? A) British forces fought for patriotic reasons, not for money. B) Colonial forces were made up of hardened professionals. C) British forces were drawn almost entirely from the upper classes. D) Colonial forces were composed of volunteer companies. […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of the following statements about the Declaration of Independence is false? a. The Declaration said that governments were set up to assure citizens of rights to “Life, Liberty and Property.” b. It would inspire millions of people all around the world for generations to come. c. The Declaration contained a detailed indictment of King […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The biggest British defeat before Yorktown occurred at __________. A) Trenton B) Saratoga C) Fort Ticonderoga D) Brandywine Creek ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
France’s entry into the Revolutionary War forced Britain to change strategy to protect against attacks on __________. A) shipping in the English Channel B) Caribbean sugar colonies C) Tories in New York D) Florida ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
