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The Growth & Development of BNA
? What was salutary neglect? It is a British colonial policy that allowed Americans
self-government as royal bureaucrats. This loosened their supervision of internal colonial
affairs.
? What Pietism? This is a christian movement that emerged from germany emphasizing
pious behavior. German migrants brought Pietism to America.
1. Were you surprised to read about such personal revelations, from the diary William
Byrd? Did William and Lucy have the same problems and joys that we see in
The Expansion of British North America
? What was Nathaniel Bacon?s ?Manifesto and Declaration of the People.? pg59
It was a declaration that asked for the removal of Indians and also an end to the rule of wealthy
planters. Which caused his army to burn down Jamestown and stole the plantations of Berkeley?s
allies as stated in the book.
? Why did the Scots-Irish immigrated to British North America?
The Irish Test Act of 1704 restricted voting and officeholding to members of the Church of
The Founding of New England
? Who was John Winthrop and what was his vision for Massachusetts Bay?
John Winthrop was a well-educated country squire who had became the first governor of the
Massachusetts Bay Colony. He led the Puritan exodus with 900 migrants in 1630. They would
hold office for church members to ensure rule by the godly as stated in the book. They
established Puritism as the state-supported religion.
? What was the role of women in a Puritan family?
Colonizing the New World
? What was the role of Christianity in traditional society?
The role of Christianity was growing in the society. It became Rome?s official religion. The
Roman Catholic Church was the great unifying religion in western Europe. Temples were made
into churches. Animist practices was replaced by Christian ritual.
? What were ?encomiendas? ?
They are like grants that were given to conquistadors by the crown and they can claim tribute in
Two Worlds Meet
? How did the first Americans arrive in America?
It is believed that during the last Ice Age between 13,000 and 3,000 B.C. migrants from Asia had
crossed 100-mile-wide land connecting Siberia and Alaska becoming the first Americans. About
eight thousand years ago travelling by water were the ancestors of the Navajos and the Apaches
who arrived at North America as well and after them the third wave of migrants were the Aleut
and Inuit people. Then they all dispersed throughout America.
Study Guide
to accompany
O?Connor ( Sabato
Essentials of American Government
Roots and Reform
2009 Edition
for
Essentials of American Government
and
Essentials of American and Texas Government
Prepared by
John Ben Sutter?Houston Community College
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9.4 ? Peoples of the Forest and Plains
Introduction
Apart from the peoples of the savanna and eastern coast, most Africans were following their own lines of development
Agriculture, herding, and the use of iron implements were widespread
Some large and complex states formed; most were preliterate and transmitted knowledge by oral methods.
9.3 ? The Swahili Coast of East Africa
Introduction
A series of trading ports (part of the Indian Ocean network) developed along the coast and islands between the Horn of Africa and Mozambique
Town residents were influenced by Islam, but most of the general population remained tied to traditional ways
Chapter 9.2 ? Kingdoms of Grasslands
Introduction
Islam spread peacefully into sub-Saharan Africa.
Merchants followed caravan routes across the Sahara to the regions where Sudanic states (Ghana) had flourished
New states, Mali, Songhay, and the Hausa, were becoming important.
Chapter 9.1 ? African Societies: Diversity and Similarities
Introduction
Africa is vast; lack of political unity due to geography, language, religion, politics, etc.
Universal religions (Christianity and Islam) found adherents in Africa; contributed to formation of large states/empires
Chapter 8.4 ? The Spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
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