Check Your American History Trivia Knowledge! Quiz
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Welcome to American History Trivia Knowledge where we will be asking you a handful of questions regarding the old times of the United States of America. We’ll be talking about Jamestown, Plymouth Plantation, the English colonies, the New England settlers, and much more. How much do you know? Let’s find out.
- 1.
During its first few years, Jamestown suffered from
- A.
A lack of aristocratic gentlemen
- B.
A location that was too dry
- C.
Insufficient reinforcements
- D.
The debilitating effects of malaria
- E.
The total absence of leadership
Correct Answer
D. The debilitating effects of malariaExplanation
Jamestown suffered from the debilitating effects of malaria during its first few years. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause high fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms. It can be severe and even fatal if not properly treated. The presence of malaria would have weakened the settlers, making it difficult for them to establish a successful colony. This would have hindered their ability to carry out necessary tasks and contribute to the overall development and growth of Jamestown.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The first governor of Plymouth Plantation was
- A.
John Smith
- B.
William Bradford
- C.
John Rolfe
- D.
William Berkeley
- E.
Nathaniel Bacon
Correct Answer
B. William BradfordExplanation
William Bradford was the first governor of Plymouth Plantation. He was a key figure in the establishment of the Plymouth Colony and played a crucial role in its early development. Bradford's leadership and guidance were instrumental in ensuring the survival and success of the colony, making him the correct answer for the first governor of Plymouth Plantation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In the early 1600s, the common characteristics of the English colonies included all of the following except
- A.
They business enterprises designed to produce a profit
- B.
They made efforts to blend English society with native societies
- C.
They were part of a complex and changing society
- D.
They could not get things to work as they had planned
- E.
They were tied only indirectly to the British crown
Correct Answer
B. They made efforts to blend English society with native societiesExplanation
The correct answer is "they made efforts to blend English society with native societies." This means that the English colonies did not actively try to integrate or assimilate with the native societies that they encountered. Instead, they maintained a separation between English society and the native societies, often leading to conflicts and tensions between the two groups.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The New England settlers believed that the Indians
- A.
All of the answers below
- B.
Were a threat to the existence of a godly community
- C.
Hindered migration into the Connecticut Valley
- D.
Should be converted and civilized
- E.
Should serve as partners in trading ventures
Correct Answer
A. All of the answers belowExplanation
The New England settlers believed that the Indians were a threat to the existence of a godly community, hindered migration into the Connecticut Valley, should be converted and civilized, and should serve as partners in trading ventures.Rate this question:
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- 5.
All of the following statements are true of the Maryland colony except
- A.
It was established as a retreat for English Catholics
- B.
It experienced no starving time like the colony in Virginia
- C.
It drew both Catholic and Protestant immigrants
- D.
It was attacked early and often by neighboring Indians
- E.
It copied part of Virginia’s economic and social system
Correct Answer
D. It was attacked early and often by neighboring IndiansExplanation
The statement "it was attacked early and often by neighboring Indians" is not true of the Maryland colony. This is because the Maryland colony had relatively peaceful relations with the Native American tribes in the region, such as the Piscataway and Susquehannock tribes. The colony's founder, Lord Baltimore, established a policy of peaceful coexistence and trade with the Native Americans, which helped to maintain a peaceful relationship between the two groups. Therefore, the statement that the Maryland colony was attacked by neighboring Indians is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Carolinas exhibited all of the following characteristics except
- A.
They prohibited slavery
- B.
They had a written constitution that almost everyone ignored
- C.
The settlement was formed in part from the original Virginia grant
- D.
The proprietors had extensive powers from the king
- E.
They welcomed settlers from any Christian faith
Correct Answer
A. They prohibited slaveryExplanation
The Carolinas exhibited all of the following characteristics except prohibiting slavery. The passage states that the Carolinas had a written constitution that almost everyone ignored, the settlement was formed in part from the original Virginia grant, the proprietors had extensive powers from the king, and they welcomed settlers from any Christian faith. However, it does not mention that they prohibited slavery.Rate this question:
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- 7.
William Berkeley came to be seen as an autocratic ruler of Virginia when he
- A.
Sided with the Roundheads in the English Civil War
- B.
Refused requests to sponsor exploration of the Blue Ridge Mountains
- C.
Removed Lord Baltimore from office without consulting the people
- D.
Opposed immigration that resulted from the headright system
- E.
Restricted the right to vote to wealthy landowners
Correct Answer
E. Restricted the right to vote to wealthy landownersExplanation
William Berkeley came to be seen as an autocratic ruler of Virginia because he restricted the right to vote to wealthy landowners. This meant that only a small elite group had the power to participate in the political process, while the majority of the population was excluded. This concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals led to accusations of autocracy and a lack of democratic representation in Virginia under Berkeley's rule.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Massachusetts Bay colony exhibited all of the following characteristics except
- A.
It was granted less local autonomy than other colonial experiments
- B.
It was more Puritan than Separatist
- C.
It included family groups from the onset
- D.
It quickly produced several settlements
- E.
It developed a small fur trade with local Indians
Correct Answer
A. It was granted less local autonomy than other colonial experimentsExplanation
The Massachusetts Bay colony exhibited all of the characteristics mentioned in the options except for being granted less local autonomy than other colonial experiments. This means that unlike other colonial experiments, the Massachusetts Bay colony had more local autonomy.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Following the Stuart Restoration, Charles II
- A.
Encouraged private companies to launch new colonies
- B.
Issued charters for four new colonies in North America
- C.
Resumed the search for quick profits from the New World
- D.
Appointed Catholic governors in New England
- E.
Lost his crown and his head in conflicts with Parliament
Correct Answer
B. Issued charters for four new colonies in North AmericaExplanation
After the Stuart Restoration, Charles II encouraged private companies to launch new colonies. This is evident from the fact that he issued charters for four new colonies in North America. By granting these charters, Charles II was promoting the establishment of new colonies and encouraging colonization efforts. This decision was driven by the desire to expand British influence and gain economic benefits from the New World. This also aligns with the historical context of the time, where European powers were engaged in colonization and exploration to increase their wealth and power.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The English colonization of North America
- A.
Succeeded due to large gold reserves in Virginia
- B.
Established trading centers in cities on the eastern seaboard
- C.
Resulted in the empowerment of Native Americans
- D.
Failed to establish a significant cash crop
- E.
Resolved economic differences with European rivals
Correct Answer
B. Established trading centers in cities on the eastern seaboardExplanation
The English colonization of North America succeeded due to the establishment of trading centers in cities on the eastern seaboard. These trading centers, such as Jamestown and Plymouth, allowed the English colonists to engage in profitable trade with both Native Americans and European countries. This trade helped to sustain the colonies economically and allowed them to grow and expand. Additionally, the trading centers served as hubs for communication, governance, and the establishment of social structures, further contributing to the success of English colonization in North America.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Early settlers in Georgia resented the lack
- A.
All of the answers below
- B.
Slaves
- C.
Representative government
- D.
Rum
- E.
Strict rules of governing
Correct Answer
A. All of the answers belowExplanation
The early settlers in Georgia resented the lack of slaves, representative government, rum, and strict rules of governing.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The survival and expansion of Virginia were due, in part, to
- A.
Finding gold reserves in the James River
- B.
The discovery that tobacco would grow well there
- C.
The resistance of the settlers to the cruelty of the English governors
- D.
Peaceful relations between the English and the Indians
- E.
The resistance to native diseases developed by the settlers
Correct Answer
B. The discovery that tobacco would grow well thereExplanation
The correct answer is the discovery that tobacco would grow well there. This is because the cultivation and export of tobacco became a major source of wealth for Virginia and played a crucial role in its survival and expansion. The demand for tobacco in Europe led to the establishment of large plantations and the importation of enslaved Africans to work on them. This economic success allowed Virginia to thrive and attract more settlers, contributing to its growth and development. The other options, such as finding gold reserves or resisting the cruelty of English governors, may have had some impact but were not as significant in ensuring Virginia's survival and expansion.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Of the following settlements, the one that was not established by dissenters leaving the Massachusetts Bay colony was
- A.
Hartford
- B.
New Haven
- C.
Exeter
- D.
Providence
- E.
Salem
Correct Answer
E. SalemExplanation
The correct answer is Salem. This settlement was not established by dissenters leaving the Massachusetts Bay colony. The other settlements listed - Hartford, New Haven, Exeter, and Providence - were all established by dissenters leaving the Massachusetts Bay colony.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The eastern region of the Virginia colony was finally saved from Indian attack after
- A.
Governor Dale signed a peace treaty with the Powhatans in 1608
- B.
John Smith’s life was saved by Pocahontas
- C.
John Rolfe married Pocahontas in 1614
- D.
The English put down the Indian attacks of 1622
- E.
The colonists suppressed the uprising of 1644
Correct Answer
E. The colonists suppressed the uprising of 1644Explanation
The correct answer is the colonists suppressed the uprising of 1644. This is because the question is asking for the event that finally saved the eastern region of the Virginia colony from Indian attack. The other options, such as the peace treaty signed by Governor Dale or John Smith being saved by Pocahontas, may have temporarily eased tensions but did not provide a lasting solution. However, the uprising of 1644 refers to the coordinated attack by various Indian tribes on the English colonists, which was ultimately suppressed by the colonists, leading to a more secure eastern region of the colony.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Bacon’s Rebellion was significant in that it
- A.
All of the answers below
- B.
Was evidence of the struggle over land between Indians and whites
- C.
Revealed the bitterness of competition between easterners and westerners
- D.
Led to an increase in the reliance on African slave labor
- E.
Showed that poor farmers had significant grievances
Correct Answer
A. All of the answers belowExplanation
Bacon's Rebellion was significant in that it encompassed all of the answers below. The rebellion was evidence of the struggle over land between Indians and whites, as it was sparked by conflicts with Native American tribes over territorial expansion. It also revealed the bitterness of competition between easterners and westerners, as the rebellion was led by Nathaniel Bacon, a western farmer, against the eastern colonial government. Additionally, the rebellion led to an increase in the reliance on African slave labor, as the rebellion targeted and killed Native Americans and demanded the use of enslaved Africans for labor. Lastly, the rebellion showed that poor farmers had significant grievances, as they were frustrated with the lack of protection from Native American attacks and the perceived corruption of the colonial government.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Anne Hutchinson ran afoul of the Massachusetts clergy for all of the following dissenting views except
- A.
Those who were not among God’s elect had no right to spiritual office
- B.
Her local minister was uninspiring
- C.
Women should have a more important role in religion
- D.
The church and the government should be completely separate
- E.
Sainted individuals of her day could communicate directly with the Holy Spirit
Correct Answer
D. The church and the government should be completely separateExplanation
Anne Hutchinson ran afoul of the Massachusetts clergy for all of the following dissenting views except that the church and the government should be completely separate. This means that she did not oppose the idea of the church and government being separate, unlike her other dissenting views such as believing that those who were not among God's elect had no right to spiritual office, that her local minister was uninspiring, that women should have a more important role in religion, and that sainted individuals of her day could communicate directly with the Holy Spirit.Rate this question:
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