USA Narrative History Volume 2 Since 1865 7th Edition by James West Davidson – Test Bank

USA Narrative History Volume 2 Since 1865 7th Edition by James West Davidson – Test Bank

Chapter 03 Colonization and Conflict in the South 1600-1750

Multiple Choice Questions

1. (p. 37-39) This chapter tells the story of the Powhatan confederacy to make the point thatA. Indians initially tolerated the first English settlers as allies against rival tribes, but the cultivation of tobacco led to white land hunger that would destroy Indian power.B. the initial English settlements at Virginia survived only because of the generous assistance provided by local Indian tribes.C. Powhatan had no strategy to deal with the white “tribes” who invaded his domain, so he tried in vain to organize an alliance to resist the English.D. since the English colony was so self-sufficient, they felt no need to cultivate friendly relations with the few scattered, unorganized tribal bands in the Chesapeake region.

Topic: English Society on the Chesapeake

2. (p. 40) What was the ultimate fate of Juan de Oñate?A. He led a prosperous, long-lived colony in New Mexico.B. After failing in New Mexico, he moved to Florida.C. He was recalled by Spanish authorities and charged with mismanagement.D. He was one of the few Spanish leaders to live in harmony with the Indians.

Topic: Spain in the Americas

3. (p. 40-41) The principal institution used by the Spanish to incorporate natives into colonial society was theA. presidio.B. hacienda.C. vaquero.D. mission.

Topic: Spain’s North American Colonies

4. (p. 41) For strategic reasons, in what location did the Spaniards most rely on the Franciscans?A. FloridaB. New MexicoC. ArizonaD. Georgia

Topic: Spain’s North American Colonies

5. (p. 42) Which of the following was responsible for the drastic decrease in the Pueblo population between 1620 and 1680?A. epidemicsB. locust infestationsC. severe droughtD. All of these answers are correct.

Topic: Spain’s North American Colonies

6. (p. 42) Who called for the Pueblo Revolt, the most successful Pan-Indian uprising in North American history?A. PowhatanB. PopéC. PamunkeyD. Acoma

Topic: Spain’s North American Colonies

7. (p. 42) The primary objective of mercantilism was toA. promote free trade policies.B. develop industries in the Americas.C. build national self-sufficiency through a favorable balance of trade.D. encourage development of a textile industry in Europe.

Topic: English Society on the Chesapeake

8. (p. 43) Which of the following accounted for the desperate circumstances early in the Jamestown settlement?A. failure of the first tobacco cropB. Jamestown’s lack of fortificationsC. colonists’ willingness to cooperateD. agrarian skills of the colonists

Topic: English Society on the Chesapeake

9. (p. 43-44) Which of the following best characterizes the Virginia colony in its first two decades?A. the profitability of the Virginia Company due to the tobacco boomB. political stability due to the representative assemblyC. Indian warsD. immigrant deaths

Topic: English Society on the Chesapeake

10. (p. 43) Which of the following best describes a “headright”?A. the right of a free settler or sponsor of immigrants to receive 50 acres per person or headB. the recognized right of the gentry class to ruleC. the right, according to European diplomacy, of the first nation to colonize a river valley to claim all adjacent lands up to its headwatersD. the absolute property right, according to English law, of a head of household over his wife, children, servants, and slaves

Topic: English Society on the Chesapeake