Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists

it spelled out what was due to the colonists as English citizens

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

it expanded throughout all 13 colonies

How did the Great Awakening in the 1730's prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

it encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality

How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of the English citizens?

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens

Which statement is true about colonial farms from the perspective of Europeans?

the hardest part was clearing the trees

What occurred as a result of the Glorious Revolution?

Parliament retained lawmaking powers

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

it limited the power of the king

The Middle Passage refers to

the ocean crossing enslaved Africans endured

What were the expectations of the English colonists

they expected the same rights as English citizens

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Lesson 4: Life in the Colonies

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Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists
it ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors
it spelled out what was due to the colonists as English citizens
it defined crimes and punishments
it gave the colonists the ability to choose members of Parliament
2
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
Parliament
monarchy
political parties
self-government
3
Which of these could you see in a colonial town?
buildings that are close together
all of the above
high population of people
business and shops lining the streets
4
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Laws were written to abolish slavery
Laws banned the sale of enslaved people
it was limited to the Southern Colonies
it expanded throughout all 13 colonies
5
Which of these colonies would be most likely to have major towns?
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Maryland
6
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730's prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
it established an army
it required colonists to pay heavy taxes
it encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
it created anti-colonial sentiments
7
Which of these colonies was a Middle colony?
Massachusettes
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
8
Which of these colonies was a New England colony?
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Massachusettes
Virginia
9
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of the English citizens?
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed
the king was denied power over the citizens
Citizens were able to choose the monarch
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens
10
Which statement is true about colonial farms from the perspective of Europeans?
colonial farmers used very advanced tools
the hardest part was clearing the trees
farms were usually close to town
most farms were noisy and smelly
11
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia make up the
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
None of the above
New England Colonies
12
Which of these is not a region in the 13 colonies?
Western
Middle
Southern
New England or Northern
13
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
success comes from making money
women are not as educated as men
farm life is better than city life
People have lost their faith
14
What occurred as a result of the Glorious Revolution?
Parliament abolished hte monarchy
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king
Parliament retained lawmaking powers
Parliament banned the trade of enslaved people
15
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware make up the
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
None of the above
New England Colonies
16
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to choose punishments for crimes
to determine national holidays
to choose the kind of school children went to
to petition the king
17
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut make up the
Middle Colonies
None of the above
Southern Colonies
New England Colonies
18
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle colonies?
discipline problems
little interest in education
religious differences
lack of materials
19
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
it limited the power of the king
it established a democratic government
it allowed Parliament to impose taxes
it established a Bill of Rights for the citizens
20
The Middle Passage refers to
a system of trade between the colonies
the ocean crossing enslaved Africans endured
the route taken to reach New York
a step in climbing the social ladder
21
What were the expectations of the English colonists
they expected the same rights as English citizens
they expected to be governed by the English king
they expected to denounce the English king
they expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament

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