Chapter 5: The Cultures of Colonial North America, 1700-1780

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New England Puritanism:

emphasized freedom of religion.avoided political involvements.placed restraints on individual choice.encouraged voluntary religious participation.

As religious diversity grew or was imposed on New England towns, which church was not represented?

PresbyterianBaptistAnglicanCatholic

Which Indian tribe no longer limited British colonial expansion in North America during the 18th century?

Algonquians.None of those listed.Pequots.Iroquois.

	New York's great landowners sold off large tracts of land on the upper Hudson River to attract new immigrants to the colony.

	True False

The fastest growing region in 18th-century British North America was:

Pennsylvania.New England.New York.the Chesapeake.

By the mid- 18th century, Boston:

became a magnet for poor, landless people.lost its position as the largest city in British America.banned shipping involved in the slave trade.no longer had much to do with the fishing trade.

How did European government policies on immigration affect colonial development?

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Political revivalism offered:

many people their first opportunity to participate actively in public debate.the elite classes a chance to stifle popular dissent.opportunities to block public discourse on issues.ordinary people little hope their opinions mattered.

Who did the Great Awakening appeal to and why?

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What impact did the religious revival have on colonial politics?

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The Old Light-New Light controversy affected:

Anglicans.Presbyterians.Puritans.Lutherans.

	Revivalism appealed to people who felt bypassed by economic and cultural developments.

	True False

What advantages did the backcountry offer over the cities to immigrants to the British colonies?

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Log cabin construction originated among the:

Indians.Swedish.French.English.

Common traditions in colonial societies in North America included all of the following except:

full-time craft work in rural areas.cooperative labor on roads and other public works.reliance on the spoken word.slavery and servitude.

	Rapid population increase produced a surplus of wage laborers throughout British North America.

	True False

Every English colony had its distinctive qualities, but certain common patterns were repeated practically everywhere. Identify these patterns.

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What role did the Catholic Church play in the Spanish North American colonies?

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	All New England colonies were governed by Puritan Congregations.

	True False

	The Toleration Act of 1689 was warmly welcomed by the Puritans.

	True False

How and why did British colonial development differ from that of the French and Spanish colonies?

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What role did religion play in the development of British, French, and Spanish colonies?

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How did economic growth affect the rise of social classes?

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How were colonial regions defined? What similarities and differences existed?

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Which colonies were most traditional and which were most open to change? Why were that way?

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Self-Study Quiz: Chapter Review

New England Puritanism:

As religious diversity grew or was imposed on New England towns, which church was not represented?

Which Indian tribe no longer limited British colonial expansion in North America during the 18th century?

New York's great landowners sold off large tracts of land on the upper Hudson River to attract new immigrants to the colony.

The fastest growing region in 18th-century British North America was:

By the mid- 18th century, Boston:

How did European government policies on immigration affect colonial development?

Political revivalism offered:

Who did the Great Awakening appeal to and why?

What impact did the religious revival have on colonial politics?

The Old Light-New Light controversy affected:

Revivalism appealed to people who felt bypassed by economic and cultural developments.

What advantages did the backcountry offer over the cities to immigrants to the British colonies?

Log cabin construction originated among the:

Common traditions in colonial societies in North America included all of the following except:

Rapid population increase produced a surplus of wage laborers throughout British North America.

Every English colony had its distinctive qualities, but certain common patterns were repeated practically everywhere. Identify these patterns.

What role did the Catholic Church play in the Spanish North American colonies?

All New England colonies were governed by Puritan Congregations.

The Toleration Act of 1689 was warmly welcomed by the Puritans.

How and why did British colonial development differ from that of the French and Spanish colonies?

What role did religion play in the development of British, French, and Spanish colonies?

How did economic growth affect the rise of social classes?

How were colonial regions defined? What similarities and differences existed?

Which colonies were most traditional and which were most open to change? Why were that way?