Chapter_06_The_Duel_for_North_America

Chapter_06_The_Duel_for_North_America

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. From 1688 to 1763, America

	a.	stayed out of European wars if possible.
	b.	relied totally on the British for defense.
	c.	started wars in Europe.
	d.	was involved in every world war that convulsed Europe during this period.
	e.	fought wars on both land and sea.

ANSWER:	d
POINTS:	1
REFERENCES:	Chapter 6: The Duel for North America, 1608-1763

2. The soldier and explorer whose leadership in establishing French colonies earned him the title “Father of New France” was

ANSWER:	a
POINTS:	1
REFERENCES:	France Finds a Foothold in Canada

3. France was finally able to join in the scramble for colonies in the New World as a result of the

	a.	Protestant takeover of the French government.
	b.	end of the religious wars.
	c.	revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
	d.	St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.
	e.	Seven Years’ War.

ANSWER:	b
POINTS:	1
REFERENCES:	France Finds a Foothold in Canada

4. During the early settlement of Quebec, the actions of Samuel de Champlain

	a.	illustrated a lack of French interest in developing political and economic relations with Indian tribes of the region.
	b.	led to France’s lasting alliance with the Iroquois tribes.
	c.	were marked by tension and violence with the Hurons.
	d.	included forging a pivotal alliance with the Hurons that inspired the lasting hatred of the Iroquois.
	e.	angered the government of King Louis XIV of France.

ANSWER:	d
POINTS:	1
REFERENCES:	France Finds a Foothold in Canada

5. Government in New France (Canada) was

	a.	almost completely autocratic.
	b.	democratic.
	c.	similar to that of the English colonies.
	d.	noted for its trial by jury.
	e.	free from the king’s control.

ANSWER:	a
POINTS:	1
REFERENCES:	France Finds a Foothold in Canada

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