Contextualizing Period 2 - AP U.S. History
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Which European power controlled Florida during most of Period 2?
Which European power controlled Florida during most of Period 2?
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Spain. Spain held Florida from 1513 until 1763.
Spain. Spain held Florida from 1513 until 1763.
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What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the American colonies?
What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the American colonies?
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Strengthened parliamentary power and led to colonial uprisings. Colonists overthrew the Dominion of New England, asserting self-governance.
Strengthened parliamentary power and led to colonial uprisings. Colonists overthrew the Dominion of New England, asserting self-governance.
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Which colony was founded as a haven for Catholics?
Which colony was founded as a haven for Catholics?
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Maryland. Lord Baltimore founded it as a refuge for English Catholics.
Maryland. Lord Baltimore founded it as a refuge for English Catholics.
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Identify one major impact of the transatlantic slave trade on the American colonies.
Identify one major impact of the transatlantic slave trade on the American colonies.
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Increased labor force for plantations, especially in the South. Millions of enslaved Africans provided essential labor for colonial agriculture.
Increased labor force for plantations, especially in the South. Millions of enslaved Africans provided essential labor for colonial agriculture.
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What was the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?
What was the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?
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Highlighted tensions between frontier settlers and colonial government. Exposed class conflicts and colonial government's neglect of frontier concerns.
Highlighted tensions between frontier settlers and colonial government. Exposed class conflicts and colonial government's neglect of frontier concerns.
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Which religious group founded Pennsylvania and why?
Which religious group founded Pennsylvania and why?
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The Quakers, seeking religious freedom. William Penn founded it as a 'holy experiment' for persecuted Friends.
The Quakers, seeking religious freedom. William Penn founded it as a 'holy experiment' for persecuted Friends.
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Identify the major cash crop of Virginia during the 17th century.
Identify the major cash crop of Virginia during the 17th century.
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Tobacco. Jamestown's 'brown gold' saved the Virginia colony from failure.
Tobacco. Jamestown's 'brown gold' saved the Virginia colony from failure.
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Which colonies were known for their religious tolerance in Period 2?
Which colonies were known for their religious tolerance in Period 2?
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Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Both welcomed diverse religious groups unlike Puritan colonies.
Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Both welcomed diverse religious groups unlike Puritan colonies.
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What was the primary reason for founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What was the primary reason for founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
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To establish a Puritan religious community. John Winthrop's 'city upon a hill' sought to create a godly society.
To establish a Puritan religious community. John Winthrop's 'city upon a hill' sought to create a godly society.
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Identify the main consequence of the Stono Rebellion.
Identify the main consequence of the Stono Rebellion.
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Stricter slave codes and restrictions on slave gatherings. The 1739 slave uprising led to harsher control measures.
Stricter slave codes and restrictions on slave gatherings. The 1739 slave uprising led to harsher control measures.
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What was the significance of the Zenger trial?
What was the significance of the Zenger trial?
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Advanced the concept of freedom of the press. John Peter Zenger's acquittal established precedent for press freedom.
Advanced the concept of freedom of the press. John Peter Zenger's acquittal established precedent for press freedom.
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Which European nation was primarily involved in the fur trade in North America?
Which European nation was primarily involved in the fur trade in North America?
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France. French traders built extensive networks with Native American tribes.
France. French traders built extensive networks with Native American tribes.
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What was the economic policy of mercantilism?
What was the economic policy of mercantilism?
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Belief in exporting more than importing to increase national wealth. Colonies existed to provide raw materials and buy finished goods.
Belief in exporting more than importing to increase national wealth. Colonies existed to provide raw materials and buy finished goods.
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Identify the impact of the Great Awakening on the colonies.
Identify the impact of the Great Awakening on the colonies.
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Increased religious diversity and questioned traditional authority. Revival movement emphasized personal faith over institutional authority.
Increased religious diversity and questioned traditional authority. Revival movement emphasized personal faith over institutional authority.
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What was the main purpose of the House of Burgesses?
What was the main purpose of the House of Burgesses?
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To serve as the first representative legislative assembly in America. Virginia's 1619 assembly was America's first elected legislature.
To serve as the first representative legislative assembly in America. Virginia's 1619 assembly was America's first elected legislature.
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Which European country established settlements in what is now New York?
Which European country established settlements in what is now New York?
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The Netherlands. Dutch founded New Amsterdam before English conquest in 1664.
The Netherlands. Dutch founded New Amsterdam before English conquest in 1664.
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Identify the primary purpose of the Dominion of New England.
Identify the primary purpose of the Dominion of New England.
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To centralize control over the New England colonies. James II's attempt to impose direct royal control over New England.
To centralize control over the New England colonies. James II's attempt to impose direct royal control over New England.
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Identify the major cash crop of Virginia during the 17th century.
Identify the major cash crop of Virginia during the 17th century.
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Tobacco. Jamestown's 'brown gold' saved the Virginia colony from failure.
Tobacco. Jamestown's 'brown gold' saved the Virginia colony from failure.
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Which colony was the first to legislate religious freedom?
Which colony was the first to legislate religious freedom?
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Rhode Island. Roger Williams founded it guaranteeing complete religious liberty.
Rhode Island. Roger Williams founded it guaranteeing complete religious liberty.
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What was the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?
What was the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?
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Highlighted tensions between frontier settlers and colonial government. Exposed class conflicts and colonial government's neglect of frontier concerns.
Highlighted tensions between frontier settlers and colonial government. Exposed class conflicts and colonial government's neglect of frontier concerns.
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What was the primary reason for founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What was the primary reason for founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
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To establish a Puritan religious community. John Winthrop's 'city upon a hill' sought to create a godly society.
To establish a Puritan religious community. John Winthrop's 'city upon a hill' sought to create a godly society.
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What was the main purpose of the House of Burgesses?
What was the main purpose of the House of Burgesses?
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To serve as the first representative legislative assembly in America. Virginia's 1619 assembly was America's first elected legislature.
To serve as the first representative legislative assembly in America. Virginia's 1619 assembly was America's first elected legislature.
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Which colony was established as a debtor's refuge?
Which colony was established as a debtor's refuge?
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Georgia. Founded by James Oglethorpe to help England's poor debtors.
Georgia. Founded by James Oglethorpe to help England's poor debtors.
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Which event marked the end of Native American power in New England?
Which event marked the end of Native American power in New England?
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King Philip's War. Metacom's defeat in 1676 ended major Native resistance.
King Philip's War. Metacom's defeat in 1676 ended major Native resistance.
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Which colony was founded as a haven for Catholics?
Which colony was founded as a haven for Catholics?
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Maryland. Lord Baltimore founded it as a refuge for English Catholics.
Maryland. Lord Baltimore founded it as a refuge for English Catholics.
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Identify a key difference between indentured servants and slaves in the colonies.
Identify a key difference between indentured servants and slaves in the colonies.
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Indentured servants were temporary; slaves were for life. Term of service versus permanent bondage distinguished these labor systems.
Indentured servants were temporary; slaves were for life. Term of service versus permanent bondage distinguished these labor systems.
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What was the primary cause of conflict in King William's War?
What was the primary cause of conflict in King William's War?
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Control over the fur trade and colonial territories. European imperial rivalry extended to North American colonial conflicts.
Control over the fur trade and colonial territories. European imperial rivalry extended to North American colonial conflicts.
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Which group faced persecution during the Salem Witch Trials?
Which group faced persecution during the Salem Witch Trials?
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Mainly women accused of witchcraft. The 1692 hysteria primarily targeted women in Salem, Massachusetts.
Mainly women accused of witchcraft. The 1692 hysteria primarily targeted women in Salem, Massachusetts.
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Which colonial region was most diverse in terms of ethnicity and religion?
Which colonial region was most diverse in terms of ethnicity and religion?
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The Middle Colonies. Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey attracted diverse immigrant groups.
The Middle Colonies. Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey attracted diverse immigrant groups.
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What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the American colonies?
What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the American colonies?
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Strengthened parliamentary power and led to colonial uprisings. Colonists overthrew the Dominion of New England, asserting self-governance.
Strengthened parliamentary power and led to colonial uprisings. Colonists overthrew the Dominion of New England, asserting self-governance.
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