Tensions among social groups (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many main types of social tensions existed in colonial British America (1713-41)?
How many main types of social tensions existed in colonial British America (1713-41)?
Five
What two factors caused colonial population expansion in the 18th century?
What two factors caused colonial population expansion in the 18th century?
Natural growth & immigration
When did the Yamasee War occur?
When did the Yamasee War occur?
1715-17
Why did German Lutheran families immigrate to British America?
Why did German Lutheran families immigrate to British America?
To farm land & practise faith freely
What did the 1718 Transportation Act allow Britain to do?
What did the 1718 Transportation Act allow Britain to do?
Send convicts to colonies
By what year was inter-racial marriage banned in all 13 colonies?
By what year was inter-racial marriage banned in all 13 colonies?
1713
Which two religious groups experienced tensions in New England after 1713?
Which two religious groups experienced tensions in New England after 1713?
Congregationalists & Presbyterians
Why did Congregationalists pass anti-immigration laws?
Why did Congregationalists pass anti-immigration laws?
To stop non-Congregationalists settling
How did Congregationalist church governance differ from Presbyterian?
How did Congregationalist church governance differ from Presbyterian?
Local church independence
What happened after the 1730 Virginia Inspection Act?
What happened after the 1730 Virginia Inspection Act?
Common planters rioted
What caused tensions between urban merchants and rural landowners?
What caused tensions between urban merchants and rural landowners?
Laws & tax policies
Which immigrant group faced particular hostility from established settlers?
Which immigrant group faced particular hostility from established settlers?
Scots-Irish people