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1
What was one of the rights the English Bill of Rights provide?
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to determine national holidays
to choose punishments for crimes
to petition the king
2
The part of the "triangular trade" that carried people from Africa to the colonies is known as
The Second Part
The Middle East
The Treacherous Journey
The Middle Passage
3
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It detailed the rights of the colonists as English Citizens.
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
It gave colonists the ability to choose Parliament members.
It defined crimes and punishments.
4
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?
Colonial farmers used very advanced tools.
Most farms were noisy and smelly.
Farms were usually very close to shops.
Clearing the land of trees was difficult.
5
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
religious differences
little interest in education
discipline problems
lack of materials
6
In cities, the popular place was
in the alleyways.
in a tiny house.
by the fireplace.
by the waterfront.
7
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
Farm life is better than city life.
Women are not as educated as men.
Success comes from making money.
People have lost their faith.
8
What did the English colonists expect from their motherland?
They expected to be able to choose their president.
They expected to denounce their English citizenship.
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
They expected to be governed by the English king.
9
King James was overthrown without bloodshed because he wanted ultimate power. This was called..
The Great Escape
The Rebellion of the People
The Wonderful Revolt
The Glorious Revolution
10
How did the Great Awakening help pave the way for the American Revolution?
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It encouraged ideas of liberty, equality and self-reliance.
It established an army.
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.
11
What was an effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It limited the power of the king.
It established a democratic government.
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens.
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
12
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Most colonists were against slavery.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
It quickly expanded throughout the colonies.
13
Life on the farm was...
very difficult; everyone, even children, had to work hard.
not widely known; most people lived in the cities.
much fun, especially for children
mostly difficult for only the women.
14
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
self-government
monarchy
fruit cake
political parties
15
In houses, what was the most important feature?
the fireplace
the dining room table
the refrigerator
the bed
16
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
The king was denied power over citizens.
Laws were made by representatives of the people.
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
17
The Blue Laws were...
laws about using blue dye
laws written by the Puritans in books bound with blue paper
laws that made people sad
Laws to counter the south's Red Laws
18
What did colonial public schools us the New England Primer for?
to attract new teachers
to prepare students for paying taxes
to convince adults to get an education
to teach the alphabet, syllables, and prayers
19
Which region was required to provide public education to their children?
Eastern
Southern
Middle
New England
