APUSH AMSCO Main points of Unit 2 (2.7) questions with answers

APUSH AMSCO Main points of Unit 2 (2.7) Learning Objectives (2.7) - correct answers -Explain how and why the movement of a variety of people and ideas across the Atlantic contributed to the development of American culture over time. -Explain how and why the different goals and interests of European leaders and colonists affected how they viewed themselves and their relationships with Britain Population Growth - correct answers By 1775 the colonial population was 2,500,000, a big increase from the mere 250,000 population in 1701. Among African Americans, the population increase was significant. It went from 28,000 in 1701 to 500,000 by 1775. The cause for the population growth was due to a high level of immigration and and a higher birthrate. Fertile land and a dependable food supply resulted in higher European immigration and was able to support raising large families. European Immigrants - correct answers Many immigrants, who came from France and German-speaking states, were escaping religious persecution and wars and some were seeking economic opportunity. Most of them settled in the middle colonies or southern colonies; few settled up in New England. -British settlement: due to few problems at home, few English people immigrated to the Americas -Scotch-Irish: They had little respect for the British, who had pressured them to leave Ireland. most settled in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas and made up 7% of the population -German settlement: They maintained their language, customs, and religious beliefs. Most were Lutherans/ They obeyed laws but took little interest in politics. They made up about 6% of the colonial population. Enslaved Africans in America - correct answers Enslaved Africans worked as labors, bricklayers, or blacksmiths but the most common jobs were on plantations. They made up about 20% of the colonial population Colonial Society - correct answers All of the colonies allowed religious tolerance in the colonies but with varying degrees of freedom. Only Christians can participate in government. Husbands had almost unlimited power over their homes, including the right to beat their wives. Women were expected to do housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, laundry, providing medical care, and raising the children. Women had limited legal and political rights