AMSCO AP United States History Exam (APUSH) – Period 2 Practice Test

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• What act did the jury ignore when acquitting Zenger?
• What agricultural product became the foundation of the Virginia economy?
• In what ways did women contribute to early American colonial society?
• Who established the colony of Portsmouth as a new settlement for dissenters?
• What motivated the migration of Puritans to New England in the 1630s?
• What does the term "Dominion of New England" refer to?
• What agricultural system replaced the encomienda system in Spanish colonies?
• Who was appointed to govern the Dominion of New England?
• Which demographic constituted about 20% of the population and primarily lived in bondage on southern plantations?
• In proprietary colonies, who is responsible for appointing the governors?
• Which entity was established as a form of self-governance in Virginia?
• What type of legislative structure did colonial legislatures typically have?
• What was one of the first examples of self-governance in the southern American colonies?
• What did the character of New England's society emphasize during the 17th Century?
• What marked the political impact of the Great Awakening in relation to democratic ideas?
• Which crop was particularly significant for trade in the Atlantic economy during this period?
• What motivated Dutch exploration and colonization in North America?
• What economic adaptation was necessary for early colonists in New England?
• Which prominent leader played a significant role in developing the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
• What was the Halfway Covenant designed to do?
• Which group primarily had little respect for the English government due to their reasons for immigrating?
• Which colony was established in 1665 when New Haven and Hartford came together?
• Which preacher is known for his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," emphasizing personal salvation through penitence?
• Which type of colony was governed under the authority of individuals who had charters from the king?
• What was a key factor that led to the establishment of permanent bondage for blacks and their offspring in Virginia?
• What historical event in 1630 resulted in 15,000 settlers moving to Massachusetts?
• What was a significant characteristic of the social system in the colonies compared to Europe?
• Who were the prominent American artists that sought to establish their reputations in England during the Colonial period?
• Which colony was founded as a result of a dissenting voice challenging the established Puritan authority?
• What was the main purpose of the New England Confederation established in 1643?
• Which colony's population was primarily influenced by Scotch-Irish and other European immigrants?
• Which policy offered land to individuals who paid for their own or others' passage to Virginia?
• In the southern colonies, how was government typically administered at the county level?
• What were the consequences of the Navigation Acts for colonial development?
• Which document established a written constitution in Pennsylvania that ensured freedom of worship and unrestricted immigration?
• Which colony was primarily focused on trading furs and later developed into rice-growing plantations worked by enslaved Africans?
• The concept of "mercantilism" primarily benefited which group?
• What philosophical movement is associated with the idea that human reason can solve humanity's problems?
• Which influential Massachusetts minister wrote many highly read religious works during the colonial period?
• Which type of government structure allowed for direct voting on public issues in some colonies?
• Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the French and Indian War?
• Who was the royal governor of Virginia known for his dictatorial control over the colony?
• Which colonies were noted for having the least restrictions on religious practices?
• What name is given to the horrific journey slaves endured from Africa to the West Indies?
• What was one major consequence of the Stono Rebellion of 1739?
• Which document established the framework for the government in the Connecticut colony?
• Which French-American writer is known for his works that depicted the rural life of colonial America?
• What is the significance of the term "sovereignty lies with the people" in the context of Enlightenment thought?
• What was the outcome of the mini Civil War in Maryland regarding the Act of Toleration?
• What was the main agricultural challenge faced by colonists in New England?
• What colony was created by John Davenport?
• Who were the "First Families of Virginia" (FFVs)?
• What major war took place between France and England from 1754 to 1763 in North America?
• Which colony was established by the Pilgrims?
• What were the Chesapeake colonies primarily known for?
• Which colony was founded by Separatists seeking religious freedom in the New World?
• In colonial families, who primarily dominated the political sphere due to landownership and English law?
• What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
• Which American was known as a self-taught botanist during the colonial period?
• What was one of the fundamental goals of the founding of Pennsylvania as a colony?
• What was a common reason for immigrants coming to the colonies?
• Which colony was originally settled by peace-loving Quakers?
• Who were the primary authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
• During the early colonial period, what was a primary economic activity in New England?
• Which individual played a key role in introducing a new variety of tobacco in Jamestown, marking it as a cash crop?
• What was unique about Georgia compared to other colonies in terms of financial support?
• How did interactions between Europeans and Native Americans generally change after 1600?
• What was a social role of women in colonial America?
• Where would local citizens in New England gather to vote directly on public issues?
• In small towns during the colonial era, which profession was often considered the most respected?
• What document guaranteed a representative assembly elected by landowners in Pennsylvania?
• What percentage of the colonial population lived on farms and generally experienced a higher standard of living than their European counterparts?
• What was a primary motivation for European exploration during Period 2?
• What legislation established rules for colonial trade that favored England?
• What characterized North Carolina's economy in its early days?
• Which group founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630?
• What role did the fur trade play in the relationships between Europeans and Native Americans?
• What term describes radical dissenters from the Church of England who sought a completely separate church?
• Who was banished from Boston in 1631 for being a respected Puritan minister and later founded Providence?
• What characterized the legal profession in the colonial era?
• Who was the first explorer to represent England in the colonization of North America?
• Which conflict was primarily about control of land and resources in North America between Native Americans and English settlers?
• Which colony was known for its religious tolerance and was founded by Quakers?
• Which of the following descriptions accurately fits the experience of English immigrants to the colonies?
• What was a primary motivation for the founding of the Georgia colony?
• During what period did limited democracy begin to take shape in colonial America?
• In the context of colonial governance, what did the House of Burgesses represent?
• Who wrote "Common Sense," advocating for independence from Britain?
• What document was signed by the Pilgrims to establish a form of self-rule based on majority decision-making?
• What term describes farming in which only enough food is produced to feed one's family?
• Which colony's governance was characterized by a framework that allowed for a representative assembly elected by landowners?
• Which statement accurately reflects the role of women in early American colonies?
• Why did the Spanish establish a presence in the Southwest region of the present-day United States?
• What name was given to the group of Separatists that traveled from Holland to America?
• What event marked the beginning of representative government in North America?
• What significant role did indentured servants play in the early colonies?
• Which aspect of life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony did the Puritans largely emphasize?
• Which colony was established as a refuge for English Catholics?
• In the context of voting rights, who could participate in elections in colonial America?
• What were the main components of the French colonial strategy in North America?
• What characterized the economies of the Middle Colonies?
• Which of the following groups made up the majority of the colonial population?
• What concept encompasses the idea that individuals could improve their social and economic status through hard work?
• What was unique about the settlement established by Roger Williams in 1636?
• What degree of self-government was granted to Connecticut upon its establishment?
• Which of the following factors contributed to the emergence of slavery in the Southern colonies?
• Which group was primarily responsible for the Pilgrims’ settlement of Plymouth Colony?
• What was the outcome of King Philip's War for American Indian resistance in New England?
• Which assembly is recognized as the first representative assembly in America?
• What type of agricultural labor was required in South Carolina, particularly for the growth of rice plantations?
• In royal colonies, who appoints the colonial governors?
• What type of book is 'Poor Richard's Almanac' classified as?
• What was the impact of the Colombian Exchange on Native American populations?
• Who led about 1,000 Puritans to Massachusetts and established Boston in 1630?
• What economic theory emphasizes the importance of trade and accumulation of wealth for national strength?
• Which colony had strict regulations including bans on drinking rum and slavery before becoming a royal colony?
• Which of the following best describes the farming practices in New England due to its geography?
• What type of colonies were characterized by joint-stock ownership managed by businesses?
• Which Southern colony was heavily reliant on the plantation system, particularly rice production?
• What was the central theme of John Locke's political philosophy that influenced colonial leaders?
• Which term describes the trade route where New England ships transported rum to Africa for slaves?
• Which group of settlers sought to purify the Church of England and established the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
• Which colony was ruled by the Duke of York?
• Which settlement was established by the Virginia Company and became the first permanent English colony in America?
• What was a primary reason for the Great Migration of settlers to Massachusetts?
• What term refers to the system where nobility inherited special privileges and social hierarchy existed?
• The Fundamental Orders of 1639 are significant for establishing what type of governance?
• What was a significant outcome of the Glorious Revolution in terms of colonial governance?
• Which type of colony operated under joint-stock companies?
• Who was the young convert to the Quaker faith that founded Pennsylvania?
• Which town in New England was known for its religious fervor and early establishment?
• What effect did alcohol have on Native American societies post-Contact?
• What was one notable cause for the revolution linked to colonial legislatures?
• Who was the first European to explore the eastern United States?
• What was the primary purpose of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680?
• What type of colony was directly controlled by the king's government?
• What was the last colony to be founded and was designated as a royal colony?
• What does the term 'religious toleration' refer to in the context of the colonies?
• What type of farms were typical of North Carolina during its early development?
• What rebellion did Nathaniel Bacon lead in Virginia due to his resentment towards large planters?
• Which system helped sustain the labor force needed for sugar and tobacco plantations in the Southern colonies?
• Which group primarily represented smaller scale agricultural practices in North Carolina?
• What was the primary power given to the lower house or assembly in colonial legislatures?
• Which conflict was instrumental in diminishing French colonial influence in North America?
• Which of the following was a characteristic of the triangular trade?
• What was the largest slave rebellion in colonial American history?
• Who was the leader of Jamestown known for helping the colony survive its early hardships?
• Which group, while making up a small percentage of the population, also included Huguenots alongside them?
• Which colony was established by Roger Williams that was known for its religious tolerance?
• What was one significant outcome of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
• What is the doctrine of antinomianism?
• Which American figure is best known for writing 'Poor Richard's Almanac'?
• Who was the leader of the colony of Georgia?
• Who was the prominent evangelist that spread the ideas of the Great Awakening through energetic sermons?
• In which year was the Charter of Liberties enacted in Pennsylvania?
• What was the significant religious movement in the 1730s to 1740s that brought about fervent expressions of religious feeling among the masses?
• What was a common reason for the founding of British colonies in North America during this period?
• Which uprising in 1676 challenged the authority of the Virginia governor?
• What role did sheriffs play in the southern colonies?
• What led to the decline of the Native American population during European colonization?
• What characterized the government established in Providence under Roger Williams?
• Which city was established as a major center for Puritans in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
• What term refers to a church that is financed through the government, where citizens are taxed to support one Protestant denomination?
• What was the main agricultural product of South Carolina in the colonial period?
• Which event sparked increased competition for territory between Native Americans and European colonists?
• What type of colleges were the first established in the American colonies, aiming to promote the doctrines of specific religious groups?
• Which European country primarily established fur trading posts in North America?
• Which religious group believed in equality and posed a challenge to authority through nonviolence?
• What kind of farms became prevalent in New England due to geographical limitations?
• Who was the Native American woman that married John Rolfe, becoming an important figure in colonial history?
• What term describes French Protestants who immigrated to the colonies?
• Which alliance of four New England colonies set a precedent for unified action towards common goals?
• How did geography impact the agricultural practices of early colonists in New England?
• What did the Navigation Acts aim to enforce?
• What document served as the first written constitution in America, establishing a representative government?
• Who was the leader of the Wampanoags during the conflict with English settlers?
• What was the name of the boat that the Pilgrims sailed on to reach America?
• What was the primary purpose of the Spanish mission system in North America?
• Which colony had a significant focus on tobacco as a cash crop?
• What term describes Pennsylvania's founding as a haven for Quakers and others seeking to promote liberal ideas?
• Who was Zenger's lawyer that argued for his client's truth regarding the governor?
• Which African American poet gained recognition for her literary work during the 18th century?
• What economic system encouraged the growth of colonies for the benefit of the mother country?
• What was John Peter Zenger best known for in relation to freedom of speech?
• Which profession in the colonial period typically required minimal formal training?
• What practice allowed the British Crown to profit from the colonies?
• What major event resulted in the downfall of King James II and the Dominion of New England?
• What term refers to laborers who contracted to work for a period in exchange for passage to America?
• Which group maintained strong cultural traditions and religions while displaying little interest in English politics in the colonies?
• What was the name of the rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon against the large planters and their economic control?
• How did the Great Awakening influence the perception of ministers in society?
• What three main items were exchanged in the "Triangle Trade"?
• Who was the Reverend that led a group of Boston Puritans to establish Hartford in 1636?
• Which immigrant group represented a small percentage of the population alongside Huguenots and had significant cultural influence?
• Who is recognized as the leader of the Puritans during their establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
• Which Native American leader was known to have united many New England tribes against English settlers?
• Which of the following best describes the type of democracy present in colonial America?
• What geographical feature significantly influenced settlement in New England?
• What was significant about the New England town meetings?
• Who viewed the accumulation of wealth through trade as vital for military and political strength?
• Who were the primary targets of the African slave trade during Period 2?
• What was the significance of the Act of Toleration passed in Maryland in 1649?
• What was one of the significant results of the Glorious Revolution on the American colonies?
• Which ship carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
• In which colony did the first representative assembly take place?
• Which colony had a governor that was shared with Pennsylvania until the American Revolution?
• What was one result of the Great Awakening in the American colonies?
• Which colony was established for economic opportunities and religious freedom for dissenters?
• What was a primary reason for the unpopularity of Sir Edmund Andros during his governance?
• What kind of economy was predominantly established in the southern colonies?
• Which term best describes the approach taken by George Whitefield during the Great Awakening?
• Which colonies allowed voting to determine government representatives?
• Which colony was settled by many Quakers and initially split due to confusing property lines?
• What was the primary focus of the Quakers in opposition to the established religious norms of their time?
• Who was the dissenter that questioned Puritan authority and believed in antinomianism?
• Which company was responsible for founding the first permanent English colony?
• Who was the leader of Maryland known for promoting the Act of Toleration?
• What was the name of the conflict led by King Philip, involving several tribes against English settlers in New England?