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Time Period 2 (1607-1754) Study Guide
Directions: Read Chapters 2-5 in the American Pageant and if necessary use reputable sources in order to fill in the following information. DO NOT simply hunt for the answers as doing so will leave holes in your understanding of the text. Be sure to include details that relate to the APUSH themes [Identity (ID) / Work, exchange and technology (WXT) / Peopling (PEO) / Politics and power (POL) / America in the world (WOR) / Environment and geography - physical and human (ENV) / Ideas, beliefs and culture (CUL)] in your responses.
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Chapter 2:
I) Identification: Identify and give the significance of the following terms.
House of Burgesses - / slave codes - / indentured servitude -Maryland Act of Toleration - / Iroquois Confederacy - / yeoman -
II) Short Answer:Answer the following thoroughly using complete sentences.
Describe and explain the roles of Indians and African slaves in the early history of England’s southern colonies.
Describe and explain the changes in the economy and labor system in Virginia and the other southern colonies.
What were the similarities and differences among the southern colonies of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia?
Compare and contrast the early colonial empires of Spain and England in terms of motives, economic foundations, and relations with native peoples. What factors explain the similarities and differences in the two ventures? (Refer to Chapter 1 as needed.)
Chapter 3:
I) Identification: Identify and give the significance of the following terms.
antinomianism - / salutary neglect - / New England Confederation -Dominion of New England - / Navigation Laws - / Mayflower Compact -
French Huguenots - / Dutchification - / Pequot War -
Congregational Church - / Quakers - / Dutch West India Company -
II) Short Answer:Answer the following thoroughly using complete sentences.
Describe the Puritans and their beliefs and explain how their religious outlook affected the development of all the New England colonies.
Describe and explain the basic governmental and religious practices of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Compare and contrast the New England and Middle Colonies in terms of motives for founding, religious and social composition, and political development.
Describe and explain the pattern of relations between Native Americans and the colonists in the New England and Middle Colonies. (Were these successful or not? Why?)
Compare and contrast the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies and early Southern Colonies with regard to economic, social, political and ethnic conditions. (Refer to Chapter 2 as needed.)
Read Varying Viewpoints “Europeanizing America or Americanizing Europe?” on pp. 64-65. List the main arguments behind each viewpoint. Which viewpoint do you most agree with? Give evidence to support your opinion.
Chapter 4:
I) Identification: Identify and give the significance of the following terms.
headright system - / middle passage - / Bacon’s Rebellion -Leisler’s Rebellion - / Half-Way Covenant - / New England Primer -
II) Short Answer:Answer the following thoroughly using complete sentences.
Describe and explain how the problems of indentured servitude led to political trouble and the growth of African slavery.
Describe and explain the slave trade and the character of early African-American slavery.
Describe and explain the conditions that affected women and family life in the 17th century colonies.
Describe the Salem Witch Trials and explain how it reflected the tensions and changes in 17th century New England life.
Examine the excerpted document on page 79 in Pageant “The New England Primer”. Now give the following details about the document: What was the document’s HIPP-O?
Historical Context →
Intended Audience →
Purpose→
Point of View →
Outside Information →
Chapter 5:
I) Identification: Identify and give the significance of the following terms.
George Whitefield - / John Peter Zenger - / Phillis Wheatley -Paxton Boys - / Great Awakening - / Regulator movement -
triangular trade - / Molasses Act -
II) Short Answer:Answer the following thoroughly using complete sentences.
Identify the major religious denominations of the 18th century colonies and indicate their role in early American society.
Describe and explain the origins and development of education, culture and journalism in the colonies.
Describe and explain the causes and consequences of the Great Awakening.
Describe and explain the basic features of colonial politics, including the role of official and informal political institutions.
Compare and contrast the social structure and culture of the 18th century with that of the 17th century. (Refer to Chapter 4 as needed.)
Read Varying Viewpoints “Colonial America: Communities of Conflict or Consensus?” on pp. 104-105. List the main arguments behind each viewpoint. Which viewpoint do you most agree with? Give evidence to support your opinion.
Video Clips: At home, go on YouTube and search “Crash Course US History”. Then select and watch Episode #3: The Natives and the EnglishANDEpisode #4: The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies. Take down as many bullet point notes as you can while watching BOTH videos. Use the APUSH Historical Themes to guide you as you watch and take notes.