Question 1

John Calvin profoundly affected the thought of all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  Spanish Armenians. 
B)  New England Puritans. 
C)  Scottish Presbyterians. 
D)  French Huguenots. 
E)  the Dutch Reformed Church. 
A)  Spanish Armenians. 
B)  New England Puritans. 
C)  Scottish Presbyterians. 
D)  French Huguenots. 
E)  the Dutch Reformed Church. A

Question 2

The middle colonies were notable for their

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A)  lack of good river transportation. 
B)  unusual degree of democratic control. 
C)  lack of industry. 
D)  status as the least "American" of the colonies. 
E)  established churches. 
A)  lack of good river transportation. 
B)  unusual degree of democratic control. 
C)  lack of industry. 
D)  status as the least "American" of the colonies. 
E)  established churches. B

Question 3

What role did Calvinist beliefs play in the evolution of political, economic, and social developments and morality laws of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

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Calvinist beliefs played a significant role in shaping the political, economic, and social developments as well as morality laws of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Puritans who settled in the colony were heavily influenced by Calvinist theology, which emphasized the idea of predestination and the belief in a strict moral code.

Politically, Calvinist beliefs contributed to the establishment of a theocratic government in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Puritans believed that their society should be governed by religious principles, and as a result, the church and state were closely intertwined. This led to a system where only church members could participate in the political process, and laws were based on religious doctrine.

Economically, Calvinist beliefs influenced the work ethic and attitudes towards wealth and material success. The Puritans believed in the concept of the "Protestant work ethic," which emphasized hard work, frugality, and the idea that success in business was a sign of God's favor. This mindset contributed to the development of a strong, industrious economy in the colony.

Socially, Calvinist beliefs shaped the moral and social norms of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Puritans believed in strict adherence to moral codes and sought to create a society based on their religious values. This led to the establishment of laws that regulated behavior, such as Sabbath observance, restrictions on dress and behavior, and harsh punishments for moral transgressions.

In conclusion, Calvinist beliefs played a central role in shaping the political, economic, and social developments of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The influence of these beliefs can be seen in the establishment of a theocratic government, the development of a strong work ethic and economy, and the creation of strict morality laws that governed social behavior.

Question 4

Pennsylvania was the

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A)  best advertised. 
B)  most lied about. 
C)  slowest to attract settlers. 
D)  only settlement with royal colony status. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  best advertised. 
B)  most lied about. 
C)  slowest to attract settlers. 
D)  only settlement with royal colony status. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

The Pequot War of 1637 resulted in

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A)  the abolition of Indian "praying towns." 
B)  the virtual annihilation of the Pequots. 
C)  four decades of uneasy peace between the Puritans and the Indians. 
D)  praise for the colonists from people in England for having dealt effectively with the Indians. 
E)  better relations with the remaining Indians. 
A)  the abolition of Indian "praying towns." 
B)  the virtual annihilation of the Pequots. 
C)  four decades of uneasy peace between the Puritans and the Indians. 
D)  praise for the colonists from people in England for having dealt effectively with the Indians. 
E)  better relations with the remaining Indians.

Question 6

To what extent should the colonization of America be understood as the extension of European civilization into the New World, or should it be understood as the gradual development of a uniquely American culture?

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The colonization of America can be under

Question 7

Identify and state the historical significance of the Massachusetts Bay Company.

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An organization used by non-Se

Question 8

Identify and state the historical significance of "city upon a hill".

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The belief among Mass colonist

Question 9

All of the following were true of Roger Williams EXCEPT

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A)  he was a personable and popular Salem minister. 
B)  he was not a Separatist and advocated reconciliation with the Church of England. 
C)  aided by Indians, he fled the Puritan community and established Rhode Island in 1636. 
D)  he challenged the legality of the Bay Colony's charter. 
E)  he denied the authority of the civil government to regulate religious behavior. 
A)  he was a personable and popular Salem minister. 
B)  he was not a Separatist and advocated reconciliation with the Church of England. 
C)  aided by Indians, he fled the Puritan community and established Rhode Island in 1636. 
D)  he challenged the legality of the Bay Colony's charter. 
E)  he denied the authority of the civil government to regulate religious behavior.

Question 10

Identify and state the historical significance of the Pequot War.

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War between English settlers a

Question 11

Identify and state the historical significance of passive resistance.

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A practice of Quakers to turn

Question 12

Identify and state the historical significance of Roger Williams.

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Preacher from Salm, Mass who u

Question 13

Separatists

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A)  were radical Puritans. 
B)  were also known as Pilgrims. 
C)  authored the Mayflower Compact. 
D)  sought to reform the Church of England from within. 
E)  were led by John Winthrop. 
A)  were radical Puritans. 
B)  were also known as Pilgrims. 
C)  authored the Mayflower Compact. 
D)  sought to reform the Church of England from within. 
E)  were led by John Winthrop.

Question 14

King Philip's War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  the lasting defeat of New England's Indians. 
B)  the immediate westward march of English settlement in New England. 
C)  the death of hundreds of colonists and many more Indians. 
D)  the destruction of 12 Puritan towns. 
E)  the beheading of Wampanoag Chief Metacom and the sale of his wife and son into slavery 
A)  the lasting defeat of New England's Indians. 
B)  the immediate westward march of English settlement in New England. 
C)  the death of hundreds of colonists and many more Indians. 
D)  the destruction of 12 Puritan towns. 
E)  the beheading of Wampanoag Chief Metacom and the sale of his wife and son into slavery

Question 15

What did John Winthrop mean when he said, "We shall be as a city upon a hill"? Did the Massachusetts Bay Colony reach this objective? Why or why not?

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When John Winthrop said, "We shall be as

Question 16

Identify and state the historical significance of the English Civil War.

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Conflict between the Puritan-l

Question 17

Identify and state the historical significance of the Church of England.

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The tax su

Question 18

As the head of Dominion of New England, Sir Edmund Andros was all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  an able military man. 
B)  conscientious. 
C)  a Puritan. 
D)  tactless. 
E)  a leader who restricted the press. 
A)  an able military man. 
B)  conscientious. 
C)  a Puritan. 
D)  tactless. 
E)  a leader who restricted the press.

Question 19

Puritan religious beliefs allowed all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  drinking alcohol. 
B)  eating plentifully. 
C)  challenging religious authority. 
D)  making love discreetly. 
E)  singing songs. 
A)  drinking alcohol. 
B)  eating plentifully. 
C)  challenging religious authority. 
D)  making love discreetly. 
E)  singing songs.

Question 20

Identify and state the historical significance of the Mayflower.

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The boat that carrie

Exam 3: Settling the English Colonies

John Calvin profoundly affected the thought of all of the following EXCEPT

The middle colonies were notable for their

What role did Calvinist beliefs play in the evolution of political, economic, and social developments and morality laws of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Pennsylvania was the

The Pequot War of 1637 resulted in

To what extent should the colonization of America be understood as the extension of European civilization into the New World, or should it be understood as the gradual development of a uniquely American culture?

Identify and state the historical significance of the Massachusetts Bay Company.

Identify and state the historical significance of "city upon a hill".

All of the following were true of Roger Williams EXCEPT

Identify and state the historical significance of the Pequot War.

Identify and state the historical significance of passive resistance.

Identify and state the historical significance of Roger Williams.

Separatists

King Philip's War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT

What did John Winthrop mean when he said, "We shall be as a city upon a hill"? Did the Massachusetts Bay Colony reach this objective? Why or why not?

Identify and state the historical significance of the English Civil War.

Identify and state the historical significance of the Church of England.

As the head of Dominion of New England, Sir Edmund Andros was all of the following EXCEPT

Puritan religious beliefs allowed all of the following EXCEPT

Identify and state the historical significance of the Mayflower.

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