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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trade does the author assert was largely responsible for the growth of slavery in the United States in Chapter 9?
(a) The coal trade
(b) The hemp trade
(c) The cotton trade
(d) The gold trade

2. The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was issued by whom?
(a) King George III
(b) King Charles I
(c) King Edward IV
(d) Queen Victoria

3. When did James Polk serve as President of the United States?
(a) 1911-1915
(b) 1845-1849
(c) 1837-1841
(d) 1861-1865

4. What name refers to a 19th century secret society composed mainly of Irish and Irish-American coal miners?
(a) The Cupie Dolls
(b) The Lowell Mill Girls
(c) The Black Underground
(d) The Molly Maguires

5. What is the title of Chapter 7?
(a) Robber Barons and Rebels
(b) As Long as Grass Grows or Water Runs
(c) The Socialist Challenge
(d) The Coming Revolt of the Guards

Short Answer Questions

1. Bacon's Rebellion was an armed rebellion in 1676 by Virginia settlers against what governor?

2. In what year was the first representative assembly introduced in Jamestown in the form of the Virginia House of Burgesses?

3. The Republic of Texas was an independent sovereign nation in North America from 1836 until what year?

4. What percentage of profits was Christopher Columbus contracted to receive for the goods he brought back to the King and Queen of Spain during his voyage when he accidentally encountered the Americas?

5. The word “Arawak” comes from “aru” which is the Lucayan word for what?

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