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Life in the Colonies--EPS KWhite
Life in the Colonies--EPS KWhite
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Lesson 4 Life in the Colonies.
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1
Who was appointed as the first National Postmaster in the United States?
Ben Franklin
George Washington
Jason Johnson III
Thomas Jefferson
2
In ________ towns were required to provide public education.
New England
The Southern Colonies
The Middle Colonies
Georgia
3
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
religious differences
lack of resources
lack of concern for education
4
What was an effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It created the Bill of Rights.
It limited the power of the King.
It established a Democracy.
5
_______________ is the lawmaking body of England.
Parliament
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
King
6
What were the expectations of English colonist in America?
They expected to be allowed to choose a President.
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
They expected lots of wealth.
7
What was the date of the Magna Carta?
1607
1776
1215
1861
8
During the Colonial Era the heart of the city was the _________________.
Library
Waterfront
Post Office
School
9
The Great Awakening began because the religious leaders believed that __________________.
women were not as important as men.
success came from having more money
the people had lost their faith.
10
In which way were colonial public schools like the public schools of today?
They focused on math.
They focused on social studies
The schools taught reading and writing.
11
Which English tradition was adopted in the 13 colonies?
Monarchy
Political Parties
Self-Government
Parliament
12
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
To become political leaders
To read the Bible
To become wealthy landowners.
13
How did slaves rebel in the colonies?
By refusing to work.
All answers are correct.
By faking a sickness.
By running away.
14
What led to the expansion of slavery in the South?
All answers are true.
Indigo
Rice
Tobacco
15
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonist?
It defined crimes and punishment.
It allowed colonist to choose members of parliament.
It spelled out what was due to the colonist as Eng. citizens
I don't know because I wasn't paying attention.
16
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730's prepare the colonist for the American Revolution?
It established an Army
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.
It required colonist to pay heavy taxes.
17
Slavery expanded throughout the colonies after beginning in _________________.
Texas
Georgia
Maine
Virginia
18
The Middle Passage refers to __________________.
The route taken to New York.
The Ocean crossing of the slaves.
A bill that was passed by congress.
19
During the Great Awakening of the 1730's preachers traveled across the colonies holding _____.
Revivals
Trials
Court
20
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
To petition the king.
To determine national holidays.
21
What allowed a colonist to achieve a higher class in society.
by making a lot of money.
By joining the Continental Army
By going to church.
By becoming a teacher.
22
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
The king was denied power citizens.
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
23
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____________.
English Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Bill of Freedoms
