ONRAMPS US HISTORY MIDTERM (FALL) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. 1689 Toleration Act of English parliament; religious toleration for other forms of Christianity (Pu-
Act ritans could worships freely). Property ownership became determining factor
for voting.
2. Albany Plan of Plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin that sought to unite the 13 colonies for
Union (1754) trade, military, and other purposes; the plan was turned down by the colonies
& the Crown.
3. American Enlight- Revolution in thought in the eighteenth century that emphasized reason and
enment science over the authority of traditional religion. rationality.
4. Anne Hutchinson A Puritan woman disagreed with the Puritan Church in Massachusetts Bay
Colony. She believed church memberships should be bases on inner grace and
not outward manifestations. Her actions resulted in her banishment from the
colony, and later took part in the formation of Rhode Island.
5. Bacon's Rebellion Armed rebellion in Virginia against Governor William Berkeley, who had the
(1676) support of the British government. Forces from England came to Virginia to
suppress the resistance and reform the colonial government to one that was
more directly under royal control. Led by Nathaniel Bacon, the rebellion was a
key factor into the development of slavery and institutional racism. Was caused
by angry poor white, slaves and free black men who were being attacked by
native Americans. The rich elite needed a way to keep the lower class in control
so they found ways to divide them (race).
6. City on a Hill John Winthrop wanted Massachusetts Bay Colony to be a Puritan model society
based on Christian principles. Puritans tried to live perfect lives. Focused the
the weal of the community rather than the individual.
7. "Color Line" a barrier—created by custom, law, and economic differences—that separated
whites from nonwhites after abolition of slavery.
,8. Cotton Mather
, minister, part of Puritan (Massachusetts Bay Colony) New England important
families, a scholar, strongly believed on witches, *encouraged witch trials in
salem*
9. George Whitefield Preacher credited with starting the Great Awakening, also a leader of the "New
Lights." Philadelphia.
10. Great Awakening A sudden outbreak of religious fervor that swept through the colonies. One of
(1739-1744) the first events to *unify the colonies*. some religious toleration, focused on
exaggerated emotions for religion rather than practice.
11. Indentured Ser- Colonists who received free passage to North America in exchange for working
vants with no pay for a certain number of years. Bacon's rebellion helped cause shift
from servitude to slavery.
12. John Winthrop Puritan leader who became the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
"city on a hill". Believed religion wasn't based on individualism, but a collective
effort.
13. Jonathan Edwards American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of re-
newed interest in religion in America (1703-1758). Influenced by Whitefield and
Great Awakening. Argued established churches sought to deprive Christians
from redemption of sin.
14. John Locke English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights "Father of
Liberalism". Government should not be based on divine right but by contract
(social contract theory). Justified taking land from lands because they were not
working it correctly to actually have ownership of it.
15. Massachusettes 1629(8) - King Charles gave the Puritans a right to settle and govern a colony
Bay Colony in the Massachusetts Bay area. *The colony established political freedom and
a representative government.* (Pilgrims) and Puritans, greater self govt than
CORRECT Answers
1. 1689 Toleration Act of English parliament; religious toleration for other forms of Christianity (Pu-
Act ritans could worships freely). Property ownership became determining factor
for voting.
2. Albany Plan of Plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin that sought to unite the 13 colonies for
Union (1754) trade, military, and other purposes; the plan was turned down by the colonies
& the Crown.
3. American Enlight- Revolution in thought in the eighteenth century that emphasized reason and
enment science over the authority of traditional religion. rationality.
4. Anne Hutchinson A Puritan woman disagreed with the Puritan Church in Massachusetts Bay
Colony. She believed church memberships should be bases on inner grace and
not outward manifestations. Her actions resulted in her banishment from the
colony, and later took part in the formation of Rhode Island.
5. Bacon's Rebellion Armed rebellion in Virginia against Governor William Berkeley, who had the
(1676) support of the British government. Forces from England came to Virginia to
suppress the resistance and reform the colonial government to one that was
more directly under royal control. Led by Nathaniel Bacon, the rebellion was a
key factor into the development of slavery and institutional racism. Was caused
by angry poor white, slaves and free black men who were being attacked by
native Americans. The rich elite needed a way to keep the lower class in control
so they found ways to divide them (race).
6. City on a Hill John Winthrop wanted Massachusetts Bay Colony to be a Puritan model society
based on Christian principles. Puritans tried to live perfect lives. Focused the
the weal of the community rather than the individual.
7. "Color Line" a barrier—created by custom, law, and economic differences—that separated
whites from nonwhites after abolition of slavery.
,8. Cotton Mather
, minister, part of Puritan (Massachusetts Bay Colony) New England important
families, a scholar, strongly believed on witches, *encouraged witch trials in
salem*
9. George Whitefield Preacher credited with starting the Great Awakening, also a leader of the "New
Lights." Philadelphia.
10. Great Awakening A sudden outbreak of religious fervor that swept through the colonies. One of
(1739-1744) the first events to *unify the colonies*. some religious toleration, focused on
exaggerated emotions for religion rather than practice.
11. Indentured Ser- Colonists who received free passage to North America in exchange for working
vants with no pay for a certain number of years. Bacon's rebellion helped cause shift
from servitude to slavery.
12. John Winthrop Puritan leader who became the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
"city on a hill". Believed religion wasn't based on individualism, but a collective
effort.
13. Jonathan Edwards American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of re-
newed interest in religion in America (1703-1758). Influenced by Whitefield and
Great Awakening. Argued established churches sought to deprive Christians
from redemption of sin.
14. John Locke English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights "Father of
Liberalism". Government should not be based on divine right but by contract
(social contract theory). Justified taking land from lands because they were not
working it correctly to actually have ownership of it.
15. Massachusettes 1629(8) - King Charles gave the Puritans a right to settle and govern a colony
Bay Colony in the Massachusetts Bay area. *The colony established political freedom and
a representative government.* (Pilgrims) and Puritans, greater self govt than
