Which of the following was a consequence of the new emphasis on a tobacco-based agriculture in Virginia starting in the 1620s? A) The number of English immigrants coming to Virginia to settle and farm the land would be reduced. B) The Indians became more valuable as trading partners to the English than Indian land. C) […]
Describe in what ways the developing relationship between professional athletes and sports entrepreneurs was similar to the developing relationship between businessmen and labor in the late nineteenth century. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Entrepreneurs controlled the relationship between themselves and the players. Players were poorly paid and in a poor position to […]
The Puritans of Massachusetts Bay were tightly unified and avoided splits during the first decade of the colony. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
By the mid-nineteenth century, two-thirds of Native American tribes lived on the Great Plains, including the __________. a. Hopi b. Cherokee c. Sioux d. Chinook e. Zuni ANSWER C
How did Bacon’s Rebellion illustrate the instability of early colonial life? How were the constantly shifting alliances and complexity of colonial life reflected in Bacon’s Rebellion? What were the implications for Indians, poor whites, free Africans, and African slaves as a result of the suppression of Bacon’s Rebellion? ANSWER Answer: An ideal answer will: […]
Considering the New Deal as a whole, what groups in America most benefitted from it? What groups benefitted least? Why didn’t everyone benefit the same? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Among the chief beneficiaries were big industries, large farmers, organized labor, the Democratic party, and Native Americans. Those who benefitted least included […]
All of the following characterized the Pueblo Revolt in 1680 EXCEPT A) the revolt was caused by the harsh agricultural workloads imposed by Spanish landowners and authorities as well as religious repression by Spanish clergy. B) nearly all of the Spanish who lived on isolated ranches and farms were killed. C) it was led by […]
Why did Republican party disputes erupt when Taft took office? a. Taft began to side with conservative Republicans, emphasizing the differences between them and the Democrats. b. Roosevelt’s forceful personality had concealed or managed the conflicts, but when he left office, the conflicts reemerged. c. Just before leaving office, Roosevelt had sown seeds of discontent […]
Which of the following BEST describes Indian relations with the North American colonists from the period, 1689-1754? A) White settlement expansion to areas near Indian tribal lands was not a significant factor in sparking Indian battles with these colonists. B) Even during periods of relative peace among the European powers, Indian tribes, such as the […]
The first people to migrate to the Americas came from the northern part of Asia. Their descendants are usually called: a. Athapaskens b. Norse c. Indians or Native Americans d. Pacific Asians ANSWER C
