Midterm Review

Question 1

what events led to the rise of demand for African slaves?

Answer 1

banishment of encomienda

Question 2

explain encomienda

Answer 2

slave system for native ams.
- abandoned due to natives dying from diseases
- said anyone can be a slave owner as long as they turned slaves catholic

Question 3

what was the purpose of Jamestown and who/what established it

Answer 3

1607
1st American colony
goal = gold
king James 1 established it

Question 4

what difficulties did the colonists face in jamestown

Answer 4

starving times 1609-1610
colonists looked for gold rather than food

Question 5

what was the headright system and what were the long term effects

Answer 5

said you can get 50 acres for every slave you owned
- westward expansion + large plantation economy

Question 6

outside of diseases and colonizers, what would greatly inhibit natives from effectively defend themselves against Europeans?

Answer 6

muskets

Question 7

comparing the wuakers to other christian groups in the 17th century, what were some major departures of norms

Answer 7

they were very against fighting

Question 8

who was ams greatest ally during the revolutionary war? what did they have to offer?

Answer 8

france
grave us money, guns, and a NAVY

Question 9

what was the purpose of the constituional convention and what issues were primarily debated?

Answer 9

• wanted to change the AOC, but they got rid of it
• debated how the new gov would be separated and the creation of a new constitution

Question 10

why did America seek diplomatic relations with other nations during the revolutionary war

Answer 10

they needed helpbc they were much weaker than the british army. they needed funding, militarry support, weapons, and recognition of their independence

Question 11

what actions were taken by the crown after the French and Indian war? what was the purpose of these actions

Answer 11

crown created the proclamation of 1763, which didn’t allow colonists to settle past the Appalachian mountains. they did this to help manage new territories and prevent further conflicts with tribes

Question 12

according to republicanism, who is the ultimate sovereign? why would this idea appeal to the colonists? who would influence the colonists w these ideas

Answer 12

the people = ultimate sovereign. appealed to colonists because they didnt want to be like Britain at all. locke and British philosophers helped influence colonists

Question 13

what action taken by the crown w the east indian trade co would make the colonists angry? what was the reason for the crowns action and what was the action taken by the colonists