In the 1760s, what did Americans in the original thirteen British colonies began to protest?

laws passed by the Parliament regulating colonial trade

What caused the differences in goods produced by each colonial region?

Each region had a different climate and geography

In what way did geography impact life in the New England colonies?

led to a more diversified economy

This excerpt is an example of what overall purpose of the Constitution?

to limit the power of the government

Which statement BEST describes colonial government?

rep. govt where members in lower house were elected by peopl

Which statement would a Federalist most likely agreed with?

The A of C needed amending to raise taxes and an army

This document is evidence that which statement is true?

Am indep was influenced by the ideas of John Locke

At the Const. Conv., what was the debate between the New Jersey Plan and the Great Compromise?

state representation in the new govt

What was one reason self-government developed in the colonies before the French and Indian War?

practiced salutary neglect in the colonies

In what way was the church important in the New England Colonies?

fostered the development of towns and ed. institutions

What was most significant factor that led the colonists to form the 1st Continental Congress?

Colonial frustration with laws passed by the Parliament

Which of the following characteristics determined the right to vote in American colonies?

gender, race, and property ownership

What did the colonists mean by “no taxation without representation”?

said only their colonial assemblies had the right to tax

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1
These actions set a precedent for what idea that became part of the Am political tradition?
self-government
assimilation
mercantilism
salutary neglect
2
What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on the newly created states?
all states wrote constitutions that included equality
all constitutions started with "We the people..."
all states allowed for religious freedom
some states outlawed slavery
3
Which colony was the most diverse?
the southern colonies
the New England colonies
the middle colonies
4
In the 1760s, what did Americans in the original thirteen British colonies began to protest?
efforts by the king to extend voting rights to women
limits placed on land ownership by royal governors
decisions of British to end immigration to the colonies
laws passed by the Parliament regulating colonial trade
5
Which of the following events occurred first?
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
6
Which of the following is NOT a middle colony?
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
7
What caused the differences in goods produced by each colonial region?
Each region had a different climate and geography
Regions had different products mandated by govt to produce
Each region had different needs
Each region had a different group of laborers
8
In what way did geography impact life in the New England colonies?
led to a more diversified economy
created an aristocratic society
led to more ethnic diversity
brought slavery into the regions
9
Which colony was home to the largest number of Quakers?
New York
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
10
Which colony was the most diverse?
the Mid-Atlantic Colonies
the Southern Colonies
the New England Colonies
all three regions
11
What was the Puritans’ main goal in founding their colony in the Americas?
to please their king
to be a model community
to establish a large city
to have economic prosperity
12
This excerpt is an example of what overall purpose of the Constitution?
to create strong chief executive
to limit the power of the government
to protect the individual rights of citizens
to reduce the powers of state governments
13
Which statement BEST describes colonial government?
the governor held all of the power
members to the legislature were appointed by Parliament
an unlimited govt with no laws or regulations
rep. govt where members in lower house were elected by peopl
14
What impact did slavery have on the culture of the southern colonies?
led to more ethnic diversity
led to hierarchal society
resulted in the growth of the penal system
resulted in more tolerance
15
Which statement would a Federalist most likely agreed with?
The A of C were an effective government
The A of C was effective because it gave power to states
The A of C was strong enough to withstand rebellions
The A of C needed amending to raise taxes and an army
16
What would a person living in Pennsylvania most commonly do for a living?
raise cattle
farm wheat
engage in shipbuilding
farm tobacco, rice and indigo
17
This document is evidence that which statement is true?
Am indep was influenced by the ideas of John Locke
The men who wrote the Const. supported checks and balances
Colonists wanted to remain loyal to king before the Am Rev
The first govt of the US valued the role of the king
18
What British tradition initially limited the power of the King?
Magna Carta
House of Burgesses
Parliament
English Bill of Rights
19
At the Const. Conv., what was the debate between the New Jersey Plan and the Great Compromise?
powers given to the president
state representation in the new govt
regulation of the slave trade
taxation on imports and exports
20
What was one reason self-government developed in the colonies before the French and Indian War?
required colonial representation in Parliament
practiced salutary neglect in the colonies
maintained a strong military presence in the colonies
sent effective leaders to govern colonial settlements
21
In what way was the church important in the New England Colonies?
resulted in greater religious toleration
had little impact on New England society
fostered the development of towns and ed. institutions
encouraged religious diversity
22
What is the number one factor that shaped the colonies?
slavery
geography
religion
ethnic diversity
23
What was most significant factor that led the colonists to form the 1st Continental Congress?
Colonial frustration with laws passed by the Parliament
Colonists wanting to stop the war with Britain
Colonial desire to replace the Articles of Confederation
Religious conflict inside the colonies
24
What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
appeal for fairer treatment by Parliament
seek foreign aid
ask for an end to slavery
warn other nations to stay out of the Revolution
25
Which of the following characteristics determined the right to vote in American colonies?
national origin, religion, and social class
gender, national origin, and social class
gender, race, and property ownership
social class, race, and property ownership
26
What did the colonists mean by “no taxation without representation”?
colonists wanted to be represented in Parliament
colonists believed that representation cost too much money
colonists objected to high taxes
said only their colonial assemblies had the right to tax

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