Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

It expanded throughout the colonies

What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?

King was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers

Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?

Magna Carta, Parliament, English BOR, Great Awakening

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king

Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?

It detailed what was due to colonists as English citizens.

The Middle Passage refers to

the ocean crossing of the slaves

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

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.

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

It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality

Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?

The hardest part of was clearing land of trees.

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

They expected the same rights as English citizens.

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1
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
It expanded throughout the colonies
2
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king.
King was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers
3
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
Magna Carta, Great Awakening, English BOR, Parliament
English BOR, Parliament, Magna Carta
Magna Carta, Parliament, English BOR, Great Awakening
Parliament, English BOR, Magna Carta, Great Awakening
4
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens
It established a democratic government
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes
It limited the power of the king
5
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It defined crimes and punishments
t ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
It detailed what was due to colonists as English citizens.
gave the colonists ability to choose members of Parliament.
6
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
To determine national holidays
to choose punishments for crimes
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to petition the king
7
The Middle Passage refers to
a system of trade between the colonies.
a step in climbing the social ladder
the route taken to reach New York
the ocean crossing of the slaves
8
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be able to read the bible.
to become political leaders
to become wealthy landowners
to be prepared to attend college
9
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.
The king was denied power over citizens
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
10
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
monarchy
Parliament
Political Parties
Self-Governing
11
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It established an army.
12
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?
The hardest part of was clearing land of trees.
Farms were usually very close to shops.
Most farms were noisy and smelly.
Colonial farmers used advanced tools.
13
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament
They expected to be governed by the English king.
They expected to denounce their English citizenship
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
14
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
Farm life is better than city life
People have lost their faith.
Women are not as educated as men.
Success comes from making money.
15
What did colonial public schools use the New England Primer for?
to attract new teachers to schools
to prepare students for paying taxes
to teach reading and writing
to convince adults to get an education
16
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
lack of materials
little interest in education
religious differences
Discipline problems

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Life in the Colonies

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Questions 16

Answers

1
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
It expanded throughout the colonies
2
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king.
King was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers
3
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
Magna Carta, Great Awakening, English BOR, Parliament
English BOR, Parliament, Magna Carta
Magna Carta, Parliament, English BOR, Great Awakening
Parliament, English BOR, Magna Carta, Great Awakening
4
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens
It established a democratic government
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes
It limited the power of the king
5
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It defined crimes and punishments
t ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
It detailed what was due to colonists as English citizens.
gave the colonists ability to choose members of Parliament.
6
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
To determine national holidays
to choose punishments for crimes
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to petition the king
7
The Middle Passage refers to
a system of trade between the colonies.
a step in climbing the social ladder
the route taken to reach New York
the ocean crossing of the slaves
8
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be able to read the bible.
to become political leaders
to become wealthy landowners
to be prepared to attend college
9
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.
The king was denied power over citizens
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
10
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
monarchy
Parliament
Political Parties
Self-Governing
11
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It established an army.
12
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?
The hardest part of was clearing land of trees.
Farms were usually very close to shops.
Most farms were noisy and smelly.
Colonial farmers used advanced tools.
13
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament
They expected to be governed by the English king.
They expected to denounce their English citizenship
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
14
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
Farm life is better than city life
People have lost their faith.
Women are not as educated as men.
Success comes from making money.
15
What did colonial public schools use the New England Primer for?
to attract new teachers to schools
to prepare students for paying taxes
to teach reading and writing
to convince adults to get an education
16
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
lack of materials
little interest in education
religious differences
Discipline problems