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Question 1

Hakluyt argues the urgent need for England to expand the global market forA. African slaves.
B. English wool.
C. Hemp rope.
D. Indian corn.

Question 2

Hakluyt argues that if England established a colony in North America it would prevent the Spanish king fromA. attacking English sea ports.
B. controlling the African slave trade.
C. enslaving the Native North Americans.
D. establishing his rule over all of the Americas.

Question 3

What, according to the argument made by Hakluyt, would the forests of North America provide to Queen Elizabeth without her having to request parliamentary funds?A. Building materials to improve London
B. Lands in which to settle landless English peasants
C. Materials to build a royal navy to combat Spain
D. Timber to build North American fortifications

Question 4

According to Hakluyt, having commodities available from “Norumbega” would accomplish what for England?A. Create tax revenues for the crown
B. Lower prices on all goods
C. Make regular sessions of Parliament unnecessary
D. Provide employment for landless peasants

Question 5

What, in Hakluyt's estimation, would be the likely response of the Native Americans and enslaved peoples of the Spanish Empire to Elizabeth’s rule in North America?A. Demands for Spanish social reforms
B. Protests against the Protestant English meddling in America
C. Revolt against Spain and submission to English rule
D. Support for their Spanish Catholic ruler