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In a typical ‘Royal’ colony of 18th-century America, the colonial Governor was: A) chosen by the legislature B) appointed by the king C) elected from among the peopleD) chosen by colonial clergy

Which of these New World staples helped the Virginia colonies to gain a foothold on the Atlantic coast?A) SugarB) RiceC) TobaccoD) Indigo

As the American colonies grew in number and expanded, the various 17th-century English governments pursued a policy of _?_, which they thought would encourage further prosperity.A) strict controlB) benign neglectC) market valueD) rule by the church

The first English claim to land in the New World was the colony of Virginia, which was named for Queen:A) “Bloody” Mary I B) Elizabeth I C) Anne ID) Mary, Queen of Scots

During the French and Indian War (1754-63) the British exiled thousands of French-Canadians from Nova Scotia; most exiles eventually found their way to _?_ between 1765-85:  A) Florida B) Louisiana C) Cuba D) Georgia

The planter and Virginia colonial official _?_, is credited with bringing the first varieties of tobacco to Jamestown. He was also married the famous Pocahontas of the Powhatan people.A) John SmithB) John RolfeC) Walter RaleighD) William Bradford

Which of the following colonies was a home to early opponents of slavery, due to their prevailing religious beliefs that all humans deserve equal respect. A) Virginia B) Rhode Island C) Georgia  D) Pennsylvania 

Part II. Essay. Using the field provided below, choose ONE of the following questions and compose a response of at least two well-developed paragraphs—at least 3-5 sentences, per paragraph. (20 points).  Briefly discuss the development of the concept of “English Liberty,” beginning from the Late Medieval Period, and through the English Civil War. What long-term effects did the implementation of the Common Law in the late 1100s and of the Magna Carta in the early 1200s have on England’s political development, as well as on the colonial development of the English New World? How did English Liberty shape the structure and function of the American colonies? What legacies of Common Law and Magna Carta are still present in the American political or legal system today? Explore the economic, social, and religious differences between the English colonies in North America. What were the major commodities and industries in the South? What were the major industries in the North? Where did slavery predominate and why? Explore the religious differences that developed between the English colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. Why did they develop? How did the ideas of religious freedom, so important to the American political identity, form as the colonies were founded? Be sure to cite specific names, events, and ideas in your answer. How did the religious upheaval of the Protestant Reformation (1517-1650) affect patterns of colonial settlement and development across the 13 English colonies of North America? Did the tumult of the English Civil War (1642-49) have an impact as well? If so, how? Why did so many different settlers from so many different Protestant factions end up in the American colonies? What influence did the English Crown and Parliament have on the patterns of Protestant settlement? What legacies did colonial religious culture leave to the popular or to the religious culture of the United States today? Be sure to cite specific names, events, and ideas in your answer. The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a conflict between Britain and France that determined ultimate control of North America. How did this war begin? What were the advantages and disadvantages of both sides? What, in your opinion, were the principal factors of the final British victory? Comment on the various consequences of the war’s outcome for Britain, the Colonies, and Native Americans. Be sure to cite specific names, events, and battles in your answer. 

Part II. Essay. Using the field provided below, choose a different one of the following questions, and compose a response of at least two well-developed paragraphs—at least 3-5 sentences per paragraph. (20 points).  Briefly discuss the development of the concept of “English Liberty,” beginning from the Late Medieval Period, and through the English Civil War. What long-term effects did the implementation of the Common Law in the late 1100s and of the Magna Carta in the early 1200s have on England’s political development, as well as on the colonial development of the English New World? How did English Liberty shape the structure and function of the American colonies? What legacies of Common Law and Magna Carta are still present in the American political or legal system today? Explore the economic, social, and religious differences between the English colonies in North America. What were the major commodities and industries in the South? What were the major industries in the North? Where did slavery predominate and why? Explore the religious differences that developed between the English colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. Why did they develop? How did the ideas of religious freedom, so important to the American political identity, form as the colonies were founded? Be sure to cite specific names, events, and ideas in your answer. How did the religious upheaval of the Protestant Reformation (1517-1650) affect patterns of colonial settlement and development across the 13 English colonies of North America? Did the tumult of the English Civil War (1642-49) have an impact as well? If so, how? Why did so many different settlers from so many different Protestant factions end up in the American colonies? What influence did the English Crown and Parliament have on the patterns of Protestant settlement? What legacies did colonial religious culture leave to the popular or to the religious culture of the United States today? Be sure to cite specific names, events, and ideas in your answer. The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a conflict between Britain and France that determined ultimate control of North America. How did this war begin? What were the advantages and disadvantages of both sides? What, in your opinion, were the principal factors of the final British victory? Comment on the various consequences of the war’s outcome for Britain, the Colonies, and for Native Americans. Be sure to cite specific names, events, and battles in your answer. 

The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English Navy in 1588 is important for all of the following reasons except: A) Spanish power in the New World was no longer unchallengedB) English power on the global stage began to riseC) The Catholic Church returned to EnglandD) the French were also free to begin exploring the New World