U.S. History I — Milestone 1/19
Questions and answers
Which of the following premises is an essential part of Mercantilism? - -There
is only so much wealth in the world, so a nation must gain control of as much
as possible.
-Which of the following motives played the biggest role in the European
discovery of the New World? - -Obtaining goods like spices and silk from
civilizations in Asia
-Living in the Americas is an opportunity to find adventure and new business
prospects."The above statement is most representative of which group of
European explorers? - -English
-Which of the following statements is true? - -Historians often see past
events through the lenses of their own ideas and values.
-"What involvement did women have in the antislavery movement in 1800s
America?"Consider the above research question and choose the secondary
source that is best suited to answer it. - -A book about the 19th century
antislavery movement published this year by a historian
-Why did immigrants from England and elsewhere enter into indentured
servitude? - -Immigrants hoped that a period of indentured servitude would
lead to a new, prosperous life in the Americas.
-Which of the following led to England's acquisition of the middle colonies? -
-King Charles II settled political unrest in England by waging war against the
Dutch, a common enemy.
-Some Native Americans received advanced weaponry, like muskets, from
European traders.Which of the following was an effect of this exchange? - -
Relationships between native tribes were transformed as weaponry
eliminated the power imbalances between the weak and the strong.
-Ephraim gives a presentation on the Vietnam War and how it changed the
way war is depicted in movies, television and images.Which of the following
is most likely a lens with which he is analyzing the past? - -Culture
-Which English colony was governed under the terms of the Mayflower
Compact? - -Plymouth
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