KIN 2501 - EXAM 2 (JACOBSEN, LSU)
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
2026/2027
Overview of U.S. History: 1500's - ANSWERSDiscovery of New World
Overview of U.S. History: 1600's - ANSWERSSettling the New World
Overview of U.S. History: 1700's - ANSWERSColonies fight for
independence/expansion
Overview of U.S. History: 1800's - ANSWERSEra of Good Feeling
What activities were prominent in the life of Native Americans during the Colonial
Period? - ANSWERSSports, Physical Education, and Dance
What were sports, physical education, and dance associated with for Native
Americans? - ANSWERSAssociated with religious ceremonies, festive celebrations, and
social relaxation
Why was there no cohesive image of sport in the Colonial Period? - ANSWERSThere
were differences in language, lifestyle, geographic regions, and overall culture
What was the most popular sport during the Colonial Period? - ANSWERSLacrosse
What did Canadian tribes call lacrosse? - ANSWERSBaggataway
How did Baggataway differ from traditional lacrosse? - ANSWERSIt was much more
spiritual with very different rules. The purpose of the game was to bring honor to their
tribes and to entertain the greater god.
What did Canadian tribes also call Baggataway? - ANSWERS"The Creator's Game"
What purpose did footraces serve during the Colonial Period? - ANSWERSA source of
motivation and pride
Preparation for war
Pursuit of game animals
Delivery of messages
Who came to Massachusetts in search of new life, adventure, and religious freedom? -
ANSWERSPilgrims
, Pilgrims has a _________ work ethic. - ANSWERSPuritan
The Pilgrims _________ sporting activities such as sledding, football, dancing,
swimming, ninepins, and shuffleboard. - ANSWERSProhibited
What did the Pilgrims have a strong desire to set up? - ANSWERSSchools
Pilgrims didn't allow any amusements on what day? - ANSWERSSunday
Why were games beneficial for Pilgrim children? - ANSWERSThey had moral teachings
What were major social centers during the Colonial Era? - ANSWERSTaverns
When was the Colonial Era? - ANSWERS1607-1783
Who came to the New World with a strong commercial spirit during the Colonial Era? -
ANSWERSWealth seekers
New York (New Amsterdam) had good food, drink, and gambling that allowed for lots of
_________. - ANSWERSFestivals
What games were played at New York festivals during the Colonial Era? -
ANSWERSBowling (ninepins), tennis, cricket, horse racing, and ice-skating.
Those that came to New York during the Colonial Era had strong ________ and
________ values as well as frugality and diligence. - ANSWERSFamily; community
How did games in Colonial New York affect sport as a whole? - ANSWERSIt set an
early precedent for sport
Why did early settlers migrate to Pennsylvania? - ANSWERSIn search of religious
freedom
Who started the Quakers: Society of Friends? - ANSWERSWilliam Penn
Colonial Pennsylvania welcomes settlers from several European countries, such as... -
ANSWERSSweden, Germany, France, Scotland, and Ireland
Colonists in Pennsylvania favored _____________ sports like ice skating, swimming,
and hunting & fishing. - ANSWERSPeace-loving
What did Ben Franklin advocate for in colonial Pennsylvania? - ANSWERSThe
education of the youth
Why did colonists settle in Virginia? - ANSWERSFor economic opportunity rather than
for religious freedom
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
2026/2027
Overview of U.S. History: 1500's - ANSWERSDiscovery of New World
Overview of U.S. History: 1600's - ANSWERSSettling the New World
Overview of U.S. History: 1700's - ANSWERSColonies fight for
independence/expansion
Overview of U.S. History: 1800's - ANSWERSEra of Good Feeling
What activities were prominent in the life of Native Americans during the Colonial
Period? - ANSWERSSports, Physical Education, and Dance
What were sports, physical education, and dance associated with for Native
Americans? - ANSWERSAssociated with religious ceremonies, festive celebrations, and
social relaxation
Why was there no cohesive image of sport in the Colonial Period? - ANSWERSThere
were differences in language, lifestyle, geographic regions, and overall culture
What was the most popular sport during the Colonial Period? - ANSWERSLacrosse
What did Canadian tribes call lacrosse? - ANSWERSBaggataway
How did Baggataway differ from traditional lacrosse? - ANSWERSIt was much more
spiritual with very different rules. The purpose of the game was to bring honor to their
tribes and to entertain the greater god.
What did Canadian tribes also call Baggataway? - ANSWERS"The Creator's Game"
What purpose did footraces serve during the Colonial Period? - ANSWERSA source of
motivation and pride
Preparation for war
Pursuit of game animals
Delivery of messages
Who came to Massachusetts in search of new life, adventure, and religious freedom? -
ANSWERSPilgrims
, Pilgrims has a _________ work ethic. - ANSWERSPuritan
The Pilgrims _________ sporting activities such as sledding, football, dancing,
swimming, ninepins, and shuffleboard. - ANSWERSProhibited
What did the Pilgrims have a strong desire to set up? - ANSWERSSchools
Pilgrims didn't allow any amusements on what day? - ANSWERSSunday
Why were games beneficial for Pilgrim children? - ANSWERSThey had moral teachings
What were major social centers during the Colonial Era? - ANSWERSTaverns
When was the Colonial Era? - ANSWERS1607-1783
Who came to the New World with a strong commercial spirit during the Colonial Era? -
ANSWERSWealth seekers
New York (New Amsterdam) had good food, drink, and gambling that allowed for lots of
_________. - ANSWERSFestivals
What games were played at New York festivals during the Colonial Era? -
ANSWERSBowling (ninepins), tennis, cricket, horse racing, and ice-skating.
Those that came to New York during the Colonial Era had strong ________ and
________ values as well as frugality and diligence. - ANSWERSFamily; community
How did games in Colonial New York affect sport as a whole? - ANSWERSIt set an
early precedent for sport
Why did early settlers migrate to Pennsylvania? - ANSWERSIn search of religious
freedom
Who started the Quakers: Society of Friends? - ANSWERSWilliam Penn
Colonial Pennsylvania welcomes settlers from several European countries, such as... -
ANSWERSSweden, Germany, France, Scotland, and Ireland
Colonists in Pennsylvania favored _____________ sports like ice skating, swimming,
and hunting & fishing. - ANSWERSPeace-loving
What did Ben Franklin advocate for in colonial Pennsylvania? - ANSWERSThe
education of the youth
Why did colonists settle in Virginia? - ANSWERSFor economic opportunity rather than
for religious freedom
