Initially, Lord Baltimore intended that Maryland be a haven for __________.
Quakers
Baptists
Catholics
Putitans
The Puritans of Massachusetts Bay believed that the best way to reform the Church of England was to
separate from it and reform it from the outside
rely on help from the English monarchy
refuse to associate with it in any way
remain in the Church and reform it from the inside
Because of its policy of religious toleration, __________ attracted unusual numbers of independent-minded people.
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Connecticut
What was a major factor stimulating English migration to the New World?
a desire for land ownership
laws that forced the migration of the poorer classes
the discovery of mineral resources
a desire to establish a democratic form of government
Which is the best description of the settlers in the early days of the Virginia Colony?
They were about evenly divided between men and women.
They were well-prepared to establish a colonial outpost.
They preferred to search for riches rather than farm.
They had few troubles except for unfriendly Indians.
Anne Hutchinson’s skillful self-defense at her trial before the magistrates of Massachusetts Bay was ruined by __________.
her claim of personal revelation
her reliance on the Scriptures
her rejection of free grace
the fact that she was female
Why did the new colonists of Georgia demand slaves?
Their job could not be done without them.
The colonists believed that they could compete economically with South Carolina only if they were allowed to have slaves.
The colonists felt that since they had no voice in government, they needed a class of people even lower on the social rung than they were.
The main crop of Georgia, tobacco, could be cultivated only with slave labor.
How did the religious beliefs of the Quakers compare to those of the Puritans?
Both considered all people equal in the sight of the Lord and saw no need for a learned ministry.
The Quakers did not seek converts, but simply wanted to practice their own beliefs peacefully; the Puritans sought to convert people throughout England.
Unlike the Quakers, the Puritans felt that there was no need for spiritual leaders, since one person’s interpretation of the Bible was as valid as anyone else’s.
The Quakers rejected the Church of England in favor of their own form of worship; the Puritans merely wanted to reform the Church of England.
Which best describes how the colony of New York was settled?
New York was originally settled by the Duke of York and subsequently became Dutch.
New York was settled exclusively by the Dutch without African Americans or any other group.
New York was originally settled by the Dutch and then taken by force by the English.
New York was settled originally by the French who were later pushed out by the Dutch.
Which identifies why the Mayflower Compact is considered an important historical document?
It was the first example of colonists describing the hardships endured on a voyage to the New World.
It was a legal document that authenticated the Pilgrims’ right to settle in New England.
It was the first example of colonists forming a basic government in North America.
It was the first example of colonists negotiating a treaty with Native Americans in North America
