Period 2 Review

Question 1

Characteristics of Spanish Colonization

Answer 1

focused on converting Natives and gaining wealth through tight control over colonies
(3 Gs)

Question 2

Characteristics of French and Dutch Colonization

Answer 2

fewer inhabitants than other countries. The French and Dutch focused on trade (especially fur), alliances, and intermarriage with Native Americans

Question 3

Characteristics of English Colonization

Answer 3

colonies were based on agriculture. English colonies saw a large number of men and women inhabit the colonies. The English had relatively hostile relations with the Native Americans.

Question 4

Pueblo Revolt

Answer 4

Native American Revolt in the late 17th century in present day New Mexico against the Spanish. The Spanish were expelled for over 10 years. Once they regained control, the Spanish began to take a more accommodating approach to Natives and allowed some religious accommodation.

Question 5

The Enlightenment

Answer 5

Time period that focused on reason and knowledge and promoted new ideas about government (natural rights, consent of the governed, separation of powers). These ideas helped influence the American Revolution.

Question 6

Mercantilism

Answer 6

economic policy that focuses on making money for the other country. this policy favors a positive balance of trade for the mother country and the accumulation of gold and silver.

Question 7

Anglicization

Answer 7

process of colonies becoming British and acting British. This was influenced by print culture (newspapers and writing) and communities based on English models.

Question 8

Characteristics of New England colonies

Answer 8

founded by mostly Puritans, a group of like-minded individuals. These colonies tended to be close-knit and had longer life expectancies than other English colonies. The economy was a mix of farming and trade.

Question 9

Characteristics of Middle colonies

Answer 9

the most diverse religiously and saw the most immigrants from Europe. the economy was based on grain.

Question 10

Characteristics of Southern colonies

Answer 10

the Chesapeake (Maryland and Virginia) relied on indentured servant initially, later replaced by African slaves. staple crops like tobacco, rice, and sugar made the colonies prosperous.

Question 11

3 reasons for the growth of slavery

Answer 11

reduced migration, dependable workforce, low-cost labor

Question 12

Watershed

Answer 12

an event that makes a turning point in a course of action or state of affairs

Question 13

why was the pueblo revolt a watershed act?

Answer 13

changed how Spanish treated natives, kicked Spanish out of native territories for a little while, first successful native uprising

Question 14

Example of Anglicanization 1

Answer 14

development of commercial ties

Question 15

Example of Anglicanization 2

Answer 15

political communities based on English models

Question 16

3 reasons for the development of slavery in colonies

Answer 16

increase of land cultivation, higher demand for crops, growing of tobacco

Question 17

Why did African slavery replace Native American slavery

Answer 17

large population decline from death by disease and riots from the native people

Question 18

why did slavery replace indentured servitude

Answer 18

Its cheaper and easier to gain multitudes of laborers

Question 19

Example 1 of slave resistance

Answer 19

misplacing tools and damaging equipment

Question 20

Example 2 of slave resistance

Answer 20

pretending to be sick