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CLEP U.S. History Early Colonization Till 1865

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1. What colony was founded in 1634 and was to be a safe havan to Catholics?






2. What was the first settlement - type of ownership - when was it founeded - main export - and status of North Carolina?






3. What ended England's alliance with Spain in 1558?

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4. Leader of Jamestown - 1607 was 'mock' executed and 'saved' by Pocahontas.






5. First representnative government in New World - founded in Virginia in 1619.






6. What was the result of the 2nd Powhatan war?






7. What three vices were allowed in Georgia?






8. Soldier - statesmen - against debtors prison - founded colony of Georgia - ironically died in debtors prison himself.






9. Effect of primongenture laws on younger sons?






10. Who sent Spanish armada to English Channel to invade England?






11. Law stating that the eldest son had all rights to father's assets and land.






12. Who in 1612 perfected the rasing and harvesting of tabacco?






13. Who annouced war on Powhatan Indians and used 'Irish tactics' on the natives?






14. Who was most famous sea dog?






15. In England - the enclosure of land in order to make pastures for sheep.






16. What did 'King Nicotine' do to soil that caused settlers to continue pushing westward?






17. Charles II restored to the throne leading to intensified building and growth of Imperialism in England.






18. One that is granted ownership of a colony - and full responsibilty of establishing a government and distributing land.






19. What was South Carolina's most imporant export?






20. What was the hurricane that finished off the Spanish Armada called?






21. What was the date of John Smith's mock execution?






22. What colony was known as a valley of humilty between two mountains of conceit?






23. Daughter of chief Powhatan - through relationship with John Smith and marriage to John Rolfe - became an 'ambassador' between Indians and English settelers.






24. How did royal government deal with uprisings in Ireland?






25. What was Savvanah known as?






26. Business entity that is owned by many shareholders - first form of a corporation.






27. When and who was Carolina founded?






28. What unusual right did Southern women have?

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29. Gave master all power over slave - condoned cruel punishments






30. What colony was founded in 1733 and was used - essentially - as a buffer?






31. When was Jamestown founded?






32. What was the first settlement - type of ownership - when was it founeded - main export - and status of Maryland?

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33. What happened in 1614 that ended the 1st Anglo-Powhatan War?






34. What did the south have a lot of and less of?






35. What was the first settlement - type of ownership - when was it founeded - main export - and status of South Carolina?






36. England's population between 1550-1600?






37. Wooden structure - 25 feet in breadth - eight to two hundred feet long - large families resided in these






38. What was Pocahonta's 'christain name'?






39. What 4 important things happened in 1619?






40. Joint-stock company that established Jamestown in 1607.






41. To limit property rights to eldest son.






42. Set of codes that defined a slave's status and relationship with master.






43. One who lives and makes use of land that they do not own.






44. Formal document issued by a monarch as a grant for power to an individual or business.






45. Came to Jamestown in 1610 - develped a strict military regime - and attacked Native Americans.






46. Former 'sea dog' - established an unsucessful colony in Roanoke - NC. Was later executed by Queen Elizabeth.






47. What was the first settlement - type of ownership - when was it founeded - main export - and status of Virginia?






48. What caused religious civil war in England?

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49. From prominent Catholic family - founded Maryland in 1634 - as a safe haven for other Catholics.






50. What were the '3 D's'?