The 1652 New England Shilling (Story Pawn Stars)
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- Q1Who was the skilled silversmith that lived in Massachusetts Bay in 1652?John HullAbigail PhillipsJames SmithRobert Sanderson30s
- Q2What was inscribed on one side of the New England Shilling?NENYMAXII30s
- Q3Who was Abigail Phillips in the passage?ExplorerA young merchantQueen of EnglandSkilled silversmith30s
- Q4What value did the 'XII' on the New England Shilling represent?One penceTwenty penceTwelve penceFive pence30s
- Q5What did the process of minting coins require according to the passage?Luck and guessworkSkill and precisionStrength and speedPatience and creativity30s
- Q6What was the impact of having a reliable currency on the economy, according to Abigail Phillips?FlourishDeclineCollapseStagnate30s
- Q7What was the significance of the 1652 New England Shilling in the colony?Musical instrumentDecorative ornamentTrusted medium of exchangeUseless artifact30s
- Q8Who visited Hull's workshop and remarked on the potential impact of the new shillings on trade?John HullAbigail PhillipsWilliam WallaceRobert Sanderson30s
- Q9What did Hull and Sanderson use to create the New England Shilling?Silver objects brought by colonistsIron ore from the colonyGold bars from EnglandCopper coins from Spain30s
- Q10What did the 1652 New England Shilling symbolize in the colony?Deception and dishonestyIngenuity and resilienceLuxury and extravaganceIncompetence and failure30s