Colonial America, 1630-1754

Question 1

In 1676, this backcountry farmer led thousands of former indentured servants to rebel against Governor Sir William Berkeley for failing to protect them from Indian attacks. This rebellion resulted in the increase use of African slaves.

Answer 1

Nathaniel Bacon (Bacon’s Rebellion)

Question 2

In 1692, social unrest in Salem, Massachusetts led to a hysterical witchcraft purge that led to the deaths of 19 accused citizens. This marked the end of Puritanism.

Answer 2

Salem Witch Trials

Question 3

These are differences in the Virginia Colony as compared to the Massachusetts Bay Colonies.

Answer 3

Slave Labor
Settled by Single Men
Land Ownership = Political Participation

Question 4

These are differences in the Massachusetts Bay Colonies as compared to the Virginia Colony.

Answer 4

Slave Labor never Existed
Settled by Families
Religion = Political Participation

Question 5

Virginia and Maryland were located near this bay.

Answer 5

Chesapeake Bay

Question 6

In 1632, this colony was founded by Lord Baltimore (George Calvert) to establish a Catholic haven in the Americas.

Answer 6

Maryland

Question 7

Cavaliers are English . . .

Answer 7

Catholics

Question 8

This Catholic king of England was decapitated after the English civil war.

Answer 8

Charles I

Question 9

In 1649, this act was passed to keep peace between Protestants and Catholics and granted religious freedom in Maryland. Protestants later revolted and repealed it.

Answer 9

Maryland Act of Toleration

Question 10

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut make up which colonies?

Answer 10

New England Colonies

Question 11

Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony joined together in 1691 to form this colony.

Answer 11

Massachusetts

Question 12

In 1636, Rhode Island was founded by this minister who was banished from Mass Bay Colony for rebelling against the Puritans because he preached complete religious toleration for everyone.

Answer 12

Roger Williams

Question 13

This woman challenged Puritan authorities by fighting for more woman involvement in the church. She would later be banished.

Answer 13

Anne Hutchinson

Question 14

These were the supporters of Anne Hutchinson and believed that faith alone is needed for salvation.

Answer 14

Antinomians

Question 15

In 1636, this person was banished from Massachusetts Bay and founded Hartford (Connecticut).

Answer 15

Thomas Hooker

Question 16

In 1639, this was the first written constitution in the colonies, which enumerated the government’s powers and men voted for the governor.

Answer 16

Fundamental Order in Connecticut

Question 17

In 1637, this person founded New Haven, which would later join with Hartford to form the colony of Connecticut.

Answer 17

John Davenport

Question 18

In 1636, this was the first college in America. It was used to train ministers.

Answer 18

Harvard

Question 19

In 1643, this was a short-lived military alliance of the English colonies of Mass. Plymouth, Conn, and New Haven for the purpose to fight against the Indians, Dutch and French.

Answer 19

New England Confederation

Question 20

This early colonial alliance became a model for the colonies in uniting for a common purpose.

Answer 20

New England Confederation

Question 21

In 1675, this Native American leader destroyed dozens of towns in Massachusetts and killed hundreds of settlers. Colonial forces killed this leader and ended Native American resistance in New England.

Answer 21

King Philip’s (Metacom) War

Question 22

Virginia, Maryland, North & South Carolina, and Georgia make up which colonies?

Answer 22

Southern Colonies

Question 23

Between the years of 1642-1651, this war erupted in England between Puritans and Catholics and led to the decapitation of Charles I. Oliver Cromwell then ruled as a dictator.

Answer 23

English Civil War

Question 24

In 1660, Oliver Cromwell died as ruler of England and this son of Charles I was restored as king.

Answer 24

Charles II

Question 25

In 1670, these colonies became known as the Restoration Colonies.

Answer 25

North and South Carolina (Carolinas)

Question 26

The Carolinas were similar to Virginia in that they required slave labor, but what was their main cash crop?

Answer 26

Rice

Question 27

In 1739, South Carolina experienced a slave uprising in which 100 slaves took up arms and killed several plantation owners. Slaves were treated more harshly after this failed rebellion.

Answer 27

Stono Rebellion

Question 28

In 1733, this was the last of the 13 colonies. It was founded by James Oglethorpe to be a defensive buffer state between Spain. Debtors were also sent to this colony.

Answer 28

Georgia

Question 29

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware make up which colonies?

Answer 29

Middle Colonies

Question 30

In 1664, the British kicked this country out of New Netherlands (New York) and New Amsterdam (New York City).

Answer 30

Dutch

Question 31

In 1681, Pennsylvania would founded by this Quaker who invited others to live freely and granted freedom of religion.

Answer 31

William Penn

Question 32

This Society of Friends were pacifists, refused to bear arms, believed in equality of all men and women, freedom of worship, allowed women to participate in the church, and were the first Americans to oppose slavery.

Answer 32

Quakers

Question 33

This was an “experiment” in Pennsylvania to allow for religious freedom for Quakers and other persecuted people and to enact liberal ideas of government.

Answer 33

“Holy Experiment”

Question 34

In 1682, this guaranteed a representative assembly in Pennsylvania.

Answer 34

Frame of Government

Question 35

In 1701, this written constitution of Pennsylvania protected many rights and liberties and included an amendment process, which allowed it to be changed.

Answer 35

Charter of Liberties

Question 36

In 1735, this famous court case allowed for freedom of the press. Truth is not libel (lying).

Answer 36

Zenger Case (Peter Zenger)

Question 37

In 1686, New England Colonies were combined and placed under the direct British control by King James II for violating the Navigation Acts.

Answer 37

Dominion of New England

Question 38

This royal governor was sent by King James II to restrict independence under the Dominion of New England. He suspended liberties and town meetings, but he eventually failed and left New England.

Answer 38

Sir Edmond Andros

Question 39

In 1688, James II (Catholic king) was removed from the English throne by William of Orange and Mary (James II’s daughter) during this rebellion. However, restrictions on colonial trade remained.

Answer 39

Glorious Revolution

Question 40

By 1662, the Puritan’s religious enthusiasm began to diminish over time. This agreement eased requirements for church membership, which allowed for limited religious commitment.

Answer 40

Halfway Covenant