Question

vus.4a

1. the spanish and english settlers in the americas often had conflicts with the american indians because the

a. american indians spoke french but refused to learn english and spanish.
b. english and spanish settlers took over american indian lands.
c. english and spanish stole the gold from the american indians.
d. english and spanish would not let the american indians vote.

vus.4b
use the following excerpt to answer #13.
\the next day the indians carry the skins to the houses of the merchants, who bargain with them for such clothes as they want. all the inhabitants of montreal are allowed to traffic with them in any goods except wine and brandy;... to conclude, they did a great deal of good both to the poor and rich; for you will readily understand, that everybody turns merchant upon such occasions....\
~ description of the fur trade in new france, 1685

1. what word can be used to describe the relationship between the indigenous peoples and the european colonists seen in this passage?

a. cooperative
b. dysfunctional
c. indifferent
d. violent

end of passage questions

vus.4c

1. how did bacon’s rebellion impact colonial virginia?

a. it accelerated the change from indentured servitude to slavery.
b. it led to the immediate independence of virginia from great britain.
c. it resulted in better treatment of indentured servants.
d. it strengthened the alliance between poor farmers and wealthy elite.

vus.4d
use the following map to answer question #15.
map of thirteen american colonies in 1775, showing new england colonies, middle colonies, southern colonies, province of quebec, indian reserve, ruperts land (hudsons bay company), nova scotia, and various boundaries including proclamation line of 1763, current international boundaries, current state boundaries

1. the proclamation line seen on the map increased tension between the colonies and britain leading to the revolutionary war because

a. it began britain’s shift of salutary neglect to a more active role in the colonies.
b. it impacted the trade of the colonies with the indigenous people beyond the line.
c. it meant the colonies could no longer lay claims to canada.
d. it ruined the colonies’ alliance with france.

end of map questions

vus.4e

1. what was a primary reason behind the violent conflicts between different groups of indigenous peoples in north america?

a. competing claims for control of lands and resources
b. european - imposed borders
c. linguistic barriers preventing communication
d. religious differences between tribes

Explanation:

1. Conflicts arose because colonists seized Indigenous lands.
2. The passage describes mutual trade between groups, showing cooperation.
3. Bacon's Rebellion made elites shift from indentured labor to slavery to avoid future uprisings.
4. The Proclamation Line restricted colonist westward expansion, angering them as it blocked land claims and trade with Indigenous groups beyond the line, increasing tensions.
5. Indigenous groups fought over control of territories and resources vital for survival and power.

Answer:

1. B. English and Spanish settlers took over American Indian lands.
2. A. cooperative
3. A. It accelerated the change from indentured servitude to slavery.
4. B. it impacted the trade of the colonies with the Indigenous people beyond the line.
5. A. competing claims for control of lands and resources