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During the colonial era, who was the Wampanoag chief who waged war on several colonies?

A
Massasoit
B
King Philip
C
King James
D
Thomas Penn
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Which of the following best describes King James II’s approach to governance in the American colonies?

A
King James would not allow any form of self-government in the colonies.
B
King James refused to appoint royal governors in the colonies.
C
King James granted colonial governors more power than the assemblies.
D
King James encouraged the development of representative assemblies.
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How did Britain’s Glorious Revolution affect the American colonies?

A
It led to greater restrictions on colonial self-government.
B
It led to an increased sense of independence from Britain.
C
It led to greater trade restrictions with other European nations.
D
It led to political chaos, weakening the sense of an American identity.
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How did settlement of the southern colonies differ from settlement of the New England and middle colonies?

A
Unlike the New England and the middle colonies, the main reason people settled the Southern Colonies was to gain religious freedom.
B
Unlike the New England and the middle colonies, the main reason people settled the southern colonies was to make money.
C
Settlers had many reasons for coming to southern colonies, whereas people settled in the New England and middle colonies only to have religious freedom.
D
Settlers had many reasons for coming to southern colonies, whereas people settled in the New England and middle colonies only to make money.
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between colonists and the American Indians in early American colonial history?

A
The two groups were always in conflict.
B
The two groups rarely encountered each other.
C
The two groups established trade relations.
D
The two groups lived together in harmony.

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