HIstory to 1877 Mid-Term

What were the “Three Sisters” in Indigenous agriclulture?

Corn, beans, and squash

Which settlement was known for its multi-story sandstone structures and ceremonial kivas?

Chaco Canyon

What was a major consequence of the Columbia Exchange?

The introduction of European diseases, killing up to 90% of Native populations.

Which Europeans country focused on fur trading and built cooperative relationships with Native Americans?

France

What innovation helped the Virginia Company successfully establish Jamestown?

Introduction of gold mining.

Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Virginia

What was the primary purpose of the Navigation Acts?

To restrict colonial trade to England

Which law established that children inherited the enslaved status of their mother?

The Virginia Slave Code of 1662

What was the primary motivation behind the founding of Maryland?

Religious freedom for Catholics

What was a significant outcome of King Philip’s War (1675-1676)?

End of Native American power in New England

What happened to England’s population between 1500 and the mid-seventeenth century?

It increased from three million to five million.

What was a major consequence of the 1643 Virginia law regarding African women?

It distinguished African women from white women by associating them with agricultural labor.

How many Africans were estimated to have landed in North America during the slave trade?

450,000

What percentage of New York City’s population was enslaved by 1700?

15-20%

Which group was the first to formally oppose slavery in colonial America?

The Quackers

What was Neolin’s primary message to Indigenous peoples?

To cast off European influence and expel the British

How did Native Americans capture Fort Michilimackinac?

By staging a game of stickball as a diversion

How many years was Britain at war with France and French-allied Native Americans between 1688 and 1775?

37 years

What was a major impact of the Royal Proclamation of 1763?

It prohibited colonial expansion west of Appalachia

What happened to colonial captives taken to French Quebec?

Some were ransomed back while others converted to Catholicim and stayed

According to Rousseau, what is the difference between the constitution of man and the constitution of the state?

The Constitution of man is the work of nature, while the Constitution of the state in the work of art

What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

It lacked the authority to raise money through taxation.

How did 18th century Americans view democracy?

As a corrupt form of government that advance its own interest rather than the common good.

Why did slavery become a major issue during the drafting of the US Constitution?

Slaves were considered both property and people, affecting both taxation and representation

What was the significance of Shays’ Rebellion?

It highlighted the economic struggles of farmers and the weaknesses of the national government