Exam- Amsco Chapter 1 & 2 Review Guide Questions
with Solutions
How is Migration Hypothesis related to the crossing of man from Asia into North America?
Correct-Man following migrating herds of animals
What is it about Cahokia that defines traditional European theories about civilization in North
America? Correct-They have technology and concepts of big city building
Define Nation-State. How did this lead to competition for the colonization of the New World?
Correct-Creation of fine boarders with common values. Wanted resources
3 G's Correct-God, Gold, Glory
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Encomienda System? Correct-
Native Americans
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Asiento System? Correct-
Africans
, Exam- Amsco Chapter 1 & 2 Review Guide Questions
with Solutions
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Trodesillas Correct-Portugal vs. Spain; split there
colonization
What is the significance of Jamestown to English colonization? What was most responsible for
the prosperity of this settlement after a dismal beginning? Correct-First permanent English
Settlement in America; Tobacco based
What is the connection between John Winthrop, Massachusetts Bay Colony, and the Great
Migration? Correct-Winthrop lead 1,000 Puritans to Massachusetts and founded several
towns, England Civil War drove 15,000 more to come over after (great migration)
With what term did John Winthrop describe Massachusetts Bay Colony? Correct-City on a
hill
What is the significance of Virginia's House of Burgesses? Correct-The first representative
assembly in America
What is a joint stock colony? Give an example. Correct-Founded by businesses; Jamestown
with Solutions
How is Migration Hypothesis related to the crossing of man from Asia into North America?
Correct-Man following migrating herds of animals
What is it about Cahokia that defines traditional European theories about civilization in North
America? Correct-They have technology and concepts of big city building
Define Nation-State. How did this lead to competition for the colonization of the New World?
Correct-Creation of fine boarders with common values. Wanted resources
3 G's Correct-God, Gold, Glory
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Encomienda System? Correct-
Native Americans
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Asiento System? Correct-
Africans
, Exam- Amsco Chapter 1 & 2 Review Guide Questions
with Solutions
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Trodesillas Correct-Portugal vs. Spain; split there
colonization
What is the significance of Jamestown to English colonization? What was most responsible for
the prosperity of this settlement after a dismal beginning? Correct-First permanent English
Settlement in America; Tobacco based
What is the connection between John Winthrop, Massachusetts Bay Colony, and the Great
Migration? Correct-Winthrop lead 1,000 Puritans to Massachusetts and founded several
towns, England Civil War drove 15,000 more to come over after (great migration)
With what term did John Winthrop describe Massachusetts Bay Colony? Correct-City on a
hill
What is the significance of Virginia's House of Burgesses? Correct-The first representative
assembly in America
What is a joint stock colony? Give an example. Correct-Founded by businesses; Jamestown
