Chapter 5

  1. How many colonies did the British rule, including Canada by 1775?
  2. How fast were the numbers increasing in the colonies in the 1700s?
  3. Besides the English, what other groups made up the melting pot of the 13 original colonies—not in the Southwest? Why did these groups of people settle in the “West”?
  4. In what two areas were most of the slaves concentrated by 1775? Why?
  5. Where did 90% of the people live in the late 18th Century in the 13 colonies?
  6. The Paxton Boys are responsible for protesting the Quakers lenient policy towards the Indians and spearheaded the creation of the ______movement in North Carolina, a small but nasty insurrection against eastern domination of the colony’s affairs.
  7. By far which group was the largest non-English group in the colonies in 1775?
  8. In Boston what were the poor compelled to wear?
  9. Who was responsible for the following quotes in Poor Richard’s Almanac? “God heals and the doctor takes the fee.” “He’s the best physician that knows the worthlessness of most medicines.” “Don’t go to the doctor with every distemper, nor to the lawyer with every quarrel, nor to the pot for every thirst.”
  10. Describe what areas were involved in the triangular trade route in the 1770s.
  11. This Act in 1733 was one of the first to cause a later imperial crisis. It applied to the colonists by Parliament and was aimed at squelching North American trade with the French West Indies. It will be replaced 31 years later causing an increase in the price of this commodity.
  12. What major problem did the colonist face concerning transportation in the 1700s?
  13. Which influential New England church grew out of the Puritan Church and had great influence on the people of New England?
  14. Which minister is known as one of the greatest of all 1st Great Awakening ministers who preached the folly that good works will lead to salvation—but rather God’s grace is the most important factor. He was the grandfather of what future VP for Thomas Jefferson (hint: duel with Hamilton)
  15. What was the nickname for those orthodox clergymen who were deeply skeptical of the emotionalism during the 1st Great Awakening? Name for the ministers which defended the Awakenings for its role in revitalizing American religion.
  16. How did the Great Awakening play a part in the American Revolution?
  17. What did all of the first colleges in North America between 1636 – 1769 have in common which made it out of reach for all?
  18. Which artist is best known for his portraits of George Washington and ran a museum?
  19. Which legal case fought between 1734-35 dealt with the issue of a reporter libeling a corrupt royal governor of New York (William Crosby)? Describe the case and the results.
  20. Name the three types of colonies by 1775?
  21. Practically every colony utilized this style of legislative body?
  22. Which holiday celebrated in the colonies came to be a truly American festival?
  23. Place the following in chronological order: Princeton College founded, Paxton Boys march on Philadelphia, Yale College founded, Jonathan Edwards begins Great Awakening, First edition of Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac, Zenger free-press trial in New York.