APUS Ch2-notes
APUS Ch2-notes
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1. What major event marked The ascension of Protestant Elizabeth to the English throne after
the beginning of England's King Henry VIII's break with the Church.
rivalry with Spain?
2. Who was the most famous Sir Francis Drake.
English seadog that raided
the Spanish?
3. What was the significance of It marked the beginning of Spain's downfall after England's victory
the year 1588 in the context over the Spanish Armada.
of England and Spain?
4. What were the Laws of Pri- Laws stating that only the eldest sons were eligible to inherit
mogeniture? estates.
5. What was the purpose of the To seek gold and passages to the Indies while allowing investors
Virginia Company? to pool money and share losses/profits.
6. What rights did the char- The same rights as Englishmen in Britain.
ter of the Virginia Company
guarantee to overseas set-
tlers?
7. What challenges did the set- Unhealthy conditions, disease, malnutrition, starvation, and a lack
tlers face upon arriving at of women.
Jamestown?
8. Who played a crucial role John Smith.
in saving the Jamestown
colony from collapse?
9. Many attempts failed, with Roanoke Island being the most notable
example.
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APUS Ch2-notes
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What was the outcome of
the English attempts at colo-
nization before Jamestown?
10. What economic condition An economic depression in the woolen trade.
contributed to the migration
of farmers in England during
the early 1600s?
11. What was the impact of Eliz- It angered the Spanish and contributed to the rivalry between
abeth I's encouragement of England and Spain.
raiding Spanish ships?
12. What was the significance of It marked the end of hostilities and allowed England to focus on
the peace treaty signed in colonization.
1604 between England and
Spain?
13. What were the conse- Less land was available for the poor, leading to increased migra-
quences of the new enclo- tion.
sure policies in England?
14. What was the initial fate of Many died from disease, malnutrition, and starvation due to poor
the settlers who arrived at conditions.
Jamestown?
15. What was the main rea- The settlers were unprepared for the harsh conditions and fo-
son for the failure of the cused on searching for gold instead of survival.
Jamestown colony in its early
days?
16. How did the English victory It increased nationalism and solidified England's naval domi-
over the Spanish Armada af- nance.
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APUS Ch2-notes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hpkpey
1. What major event marked The ascension of Protestant Elizabeth to the English throne after
the beginning of England's King Henry VIII's break with the Church.
rivalry with Spain?
2. Who was the most famous Sir Francis Drake.
English seadog that raided
the Spanish?
3. What was the significance of It marked the beginning of Spain's downfall after England's victory
the year 1588 in the context over the Spanish Armada.
of England and Spain?
4. What were the Laws of Pri- Laws stating that only the eldest sons were eligible to inherit
mogeniture? estates.
5. What was the purpose of the To seek gold and passages to the Indies while allowing investors
Virginia Company? to pool money and share losses/profits.
6. What rights did the char- The same rights as Englishmen in Britain.
ter of the Virginia Company
guarantee to overseas set-
tlers?
7. What challenges did the set- Unhealthy conditions, disease, malnutrition, starvation, and a lack
tlers face upon arriving at of women.
Jamestown?
8. Who played a crucial role John Smith.
in saving the Jamestown
colony from collapse?
9. Many attempts failed, with Roanoke Island being the most notable
example.
1/8
, APUS Ch2-notes
APUS Ch2-notes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hpkpey
What was the outcome of
the English attempts at colo-
nization before Jamestown?
10. What economic condition An economic depression in the woolen trade.
contributed to the migration
of farmers in England during
the early 1600s?
11. What was the impact of Eliz- It angered the Spanish and contributed to the rivalry between
abeth I's encouragement of England and Spain.
raiding Spanish ships?
12. What was the significance of It marked the end of hostilities and allowed England to focus on
the peace treaty signed in colonization.
1604 between England and
Spain?
13. What were the conse- Less land was available for the poor, leading to increased migra-
quences of the new enclo- tion.
sure policies in England?
14. What was the initial fate of Many died from disease, malnutrition, and starvation due to poor
the settlers who arrived at conditions.
Jamestown?
15. What was the main rea- The settlers were unprepared for the harsh conditions and fo-
son for the failure of the cused on searching for gold instead of survival.
Jamestown colony in its early
days?
16. How did the English victory It increased nationalism and solidified England's naval domi-
over the Spanish Armada af- nance.
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