Periods 1 & 2 Review APUSH | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What was the Stono Rebellion, and what were its consequences?

A 1739 slave uprising in South Carolina, it led to stricter slave codes and a fear of future revolts.

How did the Great Awakening challenge traditional religious authority in the colonies?

It promoted emotional, personal faith over traditional, institutionalized religion, leading to increased religious diversity and questioning of authority.

What were the causes and outcomes of the Salem Witch Trials?

Causes included religious fanaticism, social tensions, and fear of outsiders. Trials led to the execution of 20 people and a lasting impact on the legal system

What role did indentured servants play in the early labor system of the Chesapeake colonies?

They provided the primary source of labor for tobacco plantations before the transition to African slavery.

What was the purpose of the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649?

It granted religious freedom to all Christians in Maryland, an early example of religious tolerance in the colonies.

How did interactions between Native Americans and European settlers change over time in the 17th century?

Early cooperation gave way to conflicts over land and resources, such as King Philip's War in New England.

What was the significance of the "Halfway Covenant" in New England?

It allowed partial church membership for the children and grandchildren of church members, reflecting concerns about declining religious zeal.

What were some of the key factors that led to the growth of the Atlantic slave trade in the 17th century?

High demand for labor-intensive cash crops like tobacco and sugar, the decline of indentured servitude, and European economic interests in slave labor.

What were the Navigation Acts, and how did they affect the relationship between England and its colonies?

Laws that restricted colonial trade to England, fueling colonial resentment and smuggling.

What was Bacon’s Rebellion, and what impact did it have on colonial Virginia?

A 1676 revolt by frontier settlers against the Virginia government, it led to a greater reliance on African slavery as planters sought a more controllable labor

How did the Puritans influence the development of New England colonies?

They established a theocratic society with strict religious control, emphasizing community, moral codes, and education.

What was the Mayflower Compact, and why was it significant?

An agreement made by the Pilgrims in 1620 to govern themselves, it is considered a foundational step toward self-government in the colonies.

What were the key differences between the New England and Chesapeake colonies in terms of their economies and social structures?

New England had a mixed economy of small farms, trade, and fishing, with a more religious, family-oriented society, while the Chesapeake focused on cash crops.

How did tobacco cultivation shape the economy and society of the Chesapeake colonies?

Tobacco became a cash crop, leading to economic prosperity but also the expansion of indentured servitude and, later, slavery.

What was the significance of the Virginia Company in early English colonization?

It was a joint-stock company that established the Jamestown colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America.

What were the key characteristics of Spanish colonization in the Americas?

Focus on extracting wealth through mining, agriculture, and the encomienda system, and a strong emphasis on converting Native Americans to Christianity.

Describe one way in which Native American societies adapted to their environments before European contact.

Plains tribes used horses for hunting and mobility; Eastern Woodland tribes practiced agriculture and built longhouses.

What was the significance of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?

It was a successful uprising of Native Americans against Spanish rule in the Southwest, temporarily driving the Spanish out of New Mexico.

What role did disease play in the European conquest of the Americas?

Diseases like smallpox decimated Native American populations, making it easier for Europeans to conquer and colonize.

How did French colonization in North America differ from Spanish colonization?

The French focused on fur trade and cooperative relations with Native Americans, while the Spanish were more focused on conquest and conversion.

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in what is now the United States, and what was it called?

Spain; St. Augustine, Florida.

What was the encomienda system, and how did it affect Native Americans?

A Spanish labor system that forced Native Americans into labor in exchange for supposed protection and conversion to Christianity.

How did the Columbian Exchange impact the Old and New Worlds?

It led to the exchange of crops, animals, culture, diseases, and populations between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Which crop is considered to have played a significant role in the development of Native American societies in the Southwest?

Maize (corn).

What was the main motivation for European exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries?

Search for new trade routes, wealth, and the spread of Christianity.