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CLEP U.S. History Early Colonization Till 1865

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Gave master all power over slave - condoned cruel punishments






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






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






4. What was a headright?






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






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






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






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






9. powerful Indian chief of tribes near James River






10. Impact of Enclosure Movement?

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11. What was the area between the English settlers and Indians called?






12. Who was most famous sea dog?






13. What are the queen's personal pirates or privateers called?






14. Where and why was Jamestown established at the area it was?






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






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

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17. What was the defeat of the Spanish Armada's impact on England.






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






19. What year did the Carolinas officially spilt?






20. When was Jamestown founded?






21. Winter of 1609-1610 - many Jamestown settlers died of starvation and sickness - only 60 survived.






22. Half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh - with Queen Elizabeth's permission set out to establish a colony in Newfoundland - died at sea in 1583.






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






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






25. What unusual right did Southern women have?

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26. Two reasons England failed to establish colonies in first half of 1500's.






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






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






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






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






31. What rivers were important for transporatation in the south?






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






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






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






35. Married Pocahontas and developed tobacco - murdered in Indian raid.






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






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






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






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






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






41. What was Captain John Smith's motto?

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42. A country that is unified.






43. What happened in 1606 between King James I and London Virginia Company?






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






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






46. Gave all Christians in Maryland - including Catholics - freedom of worship.






47. By 1625 - how many settlers in Jamestown - out of 8 -000 had survived?






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






49. Effect of primongenture laws on younger sons?






50. Where were most cities and plantations located in the south?