Ch. 2 Flashcard

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Justification from African slavery partly derived from interpretations of a biblical curse placed on Noah. This curse was known as ______?

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Curse of Ham

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Which of the following European countries offered the most religious liberty? England, France, Netherlands/Dutch, Spain

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Netherlands/Dutch

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In colonial America, geography most directly influenced: family structure, voter eligibility, economic activities, religious practices.

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economic activities

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The writings of which Spanish missionary most directly led to the development of the Black Legend?

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Bartolomé de las Casas

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The expansion of the Iroquois pushed many Algonquian-speaking Indians into the “middle ground,” located in what region?

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Great Lakes

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Which of the following statements best reflects the Puritan beliefs and practices in colonial New England? Puritan towns in New England were characterized by broad popular involvement in town governance, with all male property holders having the right to vote in town meetings., Puritans in New England were known for their strong support of ornate church decoration and elaborate ceremonies, Puritans in New England sought to create a haven of religious toleration and embraced diverse religious practices., New England Puritans emphasized large-scale plantation agriculture as the primary economic activity of the region.

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Puritan towns in New England were characterized by broad popular involvement in town governance, with all male property holders having the right to vote in town meetings.

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What proved to be the salvation of Jamestown?

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Tobacco

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Which of the following describes a key difference in the approach to colonization between the French and Spanish in the New World? Options: The French sought to establish large-scale plantations using enslaved labor, while the Spanish focused on trading relationships with Native Americans. French colonial efforts prioritized cooperation with Native Americans for the fur trade, while the Spanish relied heavily on forced labor and exploitation of indigenous populations for gold extraction through the encomienda system. French settlers in the New World predominantly sought to convert Native Americans to Christianity, while the Spanish utilized enclosed missions for this purpose. The French aimed to establish permanent settlements with a large European population, while the Spanish focused on maintaining military control over vast territories.

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French colonial efforts prioritized cooperation with Native Americans for the fur trade, while the Spanish relied heavily on forced labor and exploitation of indigenous populations for gold extraction through the encomienda system.

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The Northwest Passage allegedly promised a water-route to __________

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Asia

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Which of the following statements best reflects the motivations of English supporters of New World colonization in the late 16th century?
They primarily sought economic gain through state-sponsored piracy and exploitation of Spanish colonies.
They were driven by religious zeal to convert Native Americans to Protestantism and undermine Spanish Catholic influence in the New World.
They were motivated by a desire to find a northwest passage to Asia and establish trade networks with Asian countries.
They aimed to replicate Spanish colonization methods, focusing on forced labor and extraction of gold and silver from the New World.

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They primarily sought economic gain through state-sponsored piracy and exploitation of Spanish colonies.