Unit 2 American Colonies

Consider the potential motivations someone might have to become an indentured servant.

• They are escaping poor family/home situations

• They have a strong desire for new opportunities

• They are enticed by the promise of freedom at the end of their working contract

• All of the above

Consider the historical context of the colonial period in America. Why do you think Indentured Servant contracts usually lasted for 4 to 7 years?

• Because it was the average lifespan of an indentured servant

• Because it was the time needed to pay off the debt for the voyage to America

• Because it was the time needed to learn a trade or skill

• Because it was the time needed to save enough money to start their own business

What were indentured servants promised by the end of their working contract and how did this promise impact their motivation to work?

• They were promised land and this made them work harder to secure their future

• They were promised US Citizenship and this made them work harder to secure their future

• They were promised a ride back to Europe and this made them work harder to secure their future

• They were promised free education and this made them work harder to secure their future

True/False:

Only 1/10 people that were indentured servants became landowners at the end of their contract.

• True, because many indentured servants were not able to fulfill the terms of their contracts and therefore did not receive land.

• False, because all indentured servants were guaranteed land at the end of their contracts.

• True, because many indentured servants chose to return to their home countries rather than becoming landowners in the New World.

• False, because the majority of indentured servants were able to become landowners at the end of their contracts.

What evidence was used to support the accusations of witchcraft that caused the mass panic among Puritans in Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1690’s?

• Testimonies of the accused

• Physical signs of witchcraft

• Spectral evidence

• All of the above

What were some of the reasons women were accused of being a witch, and how did these reasons reflect the societal norms and beliefs of the time?

• They didn’t attend church, reflecting religious expectations

• They were outsiders to the community, reflecting societal fear of the unknown

• They were suffering from a mysterious illness, reflecting lack of medical knowledge

• All of the above

What were the beliefs and practices of the Puritans, and how did they influence the society they lived in?

• They were ship builders who contributed to the development of maritime technology

• They were a group of plantation owners who influenced agricultural practices

• They were government officials for the 13 Colonies who shaped the political landscape

• They were a group of very strict and religious people who greatly influenced societal norms and values

What were the consequences and implications of the Salem Witch Trials on the society and individuals involved?

• The town of Salem was burned to the ground

• Many innocent women were accused of witchcraft and many were killed, leading to fear and mistrust in the society

• The Witches took over the town of Salem

• Nothing happened

What were the economic implications of slavery being so important in the Southern colonies, particularly in relation to the plantation system?

• It boosted the shipbuilding industry

• It enhanced the manufacturing industry

• It facilitated the growth and profitability of the plantation system

• It increased the productivity of grain farms

Based on your understanding of the historical context, why do you think Harriet Tubman was seen as the “Moses” of the slave community?

• Because she led a rebellion against the slave owners

• Because she helped slaves escape through the Underground Railroad

• Because she was a famous singer who used her influence to fight against slavery

• Because she was a president who abolished slavery