Chapter 4 Colonial Pennsylvania
European Exploration and Settlement
William Penn and English Settlement
Life in Colonial Pennsylvania
Life on the Pennsylvania Frontier
Questions and Answers
- 1.
When Henry Hudson reached the Delaware Bay, he was actually searching for __________
- A.
A Northwest Passage to Asia
- B.
A place to trade furs
- C.
A trade route to Africa
- D.
A Swedish colony
Correct Answer
A. A Northwest Passage to AsiaExplanation
Henry Hudson was an English explorer who was searching for a Northwest Passage to Asia. The Northwest Passage was a hypothetical water route that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, allowing for easier trade and travel between Europe and Asia. Hudson believed that by sailing westward, he could find a shorter route to Asia. Although he did not find the Northwest Passage, his voyages in the early 17th century contributed to the exploration and mapping of North America.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Dutch explorers traveled to America in the 1600s in order to _______
- A.
Protect settlers from attacks
- B.
Study Native American culture
- C.
Set up colonies
- D.
Set up trading posts
Correct Answer
D. Set up trading postsExplanation
Dutch explorers traveled to America in the 1600s in order to set up trading posts. Trading posts were established as a means to facilitate trade and economic activities between the Dutch and Native Americans. These posts would serve as a base for the exchange of goods, such as furs, between the two groups. This allowed the Dutch to establish economic relationships and benefit from the resources of the New World. Additionally, trading posts also served as a way to expand Dutch influence and control in the region.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Because William Penn was aQuaker, hebelieved that Native Americans should __________
- A.
Also become Quakers
- B.
Be put in jail for their beliefs
- C.
Be treated fairly
- D.
Be driven from the land
Correct Answer
C. Be treated fairlyExplanation
William Penn, being a Quaker, believed in the principles of equality, peace, and justice. Therefore, he advocated for fair treatment of Native Americans. He believed that they should be treated with respect and fairness, rather than being subjected to discrimination or forced to convert to Quakerism. This aligns with the Quaker belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, regardless of their background or beliefs.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Family-owned farms in the southeast part of our state raised so much corn and wheat that Pennsylvaia was called the __________________
- A.
Holy experiment
- B.
Breadbasket of America
- C.
Society of Friends
- D.
City of brotherly love
Correct Answer
B. Breadbasket of AmericaExplanation
The correct answer is "Breadbasket of America." This term refers to an area that produces a large amount of grain, particularly corn and wheat, which can sustain and feed a large population. The given statement suggests that family-owned farms in the southeast part of the state of Pennsylvania produced such an abundant amount of corn and wheat that the state itself earned the nickname "Breadbasket of America."Rate this question:
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- 5.
The practice of growing only enough food to survive with nothing extra to sell is called _____________________
- A.
Slavery
- B.
Manufacturing
- C.
Subsistence farming
- D.
Pioneering
Correct Answer
C. Subsistence farmingExplanation
Subsistence farming refers to the practice of growing only enough food to sustain oneself and one's family, without any surplus to sell. This type of farming is typically practiced in rural areas where access to markets is limited, and the main goal is to meet basic food needs rather than generate income. Subsistence farmers rely on their own labor and traditional farming methods, often cultivating small plots of land and using simple tools. This practice is common in developing countries and among marginalized communities who lack access to resources and technology for larger-scale farming.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A former Swedish soldier who was made leader of New Sweden in 1642
Correct Answer
Tamenend
Daniel Boone
Hannah Penn
Johan Printz
Sybilla MastersExplanation
Johan PrintzRate this question:
- 7.
A Lenape chief who signed a Great Treaty of Friendship with William Penn
Correct Answer
Tamenend
Daniel Boone
Hannah Penn
Johan Printz
Sybilla MastersExplanation
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- 8.
One of the best known trappers who led thousands of pioneers west
Correct Answer
Tamenend
Daniel Boone
Hannah Penn
Johan Printz
Sybilla MastersExplanation
Daniel BooneRate this question:
- 9.
A Philadelphia businesswoman who made a machine for cleaning corn
Correct Answer
Tamenend
Daniel Boone
Hannah Penn
Johan Printz
Sybilla MastersExplanation
Sybilla MastersRate this question:
- 10.
The only woman to rule one of the 13 colonies
Correct Answer
Tamenend
Daniel Boone
Hannah Penn
Johan Printz
Sybilla MastersExplanation
Hannah PennRate this question:
- 11.
What was life like for pioneers living on the Pennsylvania frontier in the middle 1700s?
- 12.
What was each of these people doing in Pennsylvania, and what were some of the results of each event?1609 Henry Hudson explores the Delaware Bay1654 Johan Rising attacks Fort Casimir on the Delawar River1682 William Penn arrives in Philadelphia
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