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Life in the Colonies (teachtci)
Life in the Colonies (teachtci)
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Colonial life (8th grade Social studies: American history)
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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.
Gave colonists the ability to choose members of Parliament.
It defined crimes and punishments.
Spelled out what was due to Colonists as English citizens.
2
How did the Great Awaking in the 1730's prepare colonists for the American Revolution?
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It established an army.
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.
3
What was the effect of Magna Carta in England?
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens.
It established a democratic government.
It limited the power of the king.
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
4
What did colonial public schools use the New England Primer for?
to prepare students for paying taxes
to convince adults to get an education
to attract new teachers to schools
to teach reading and writing
5
What portion of the colonial population lived on small family farms?
50%
all of them
9 out of 10.
2 of every 3.
6
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
Eng. Bill of Rights, Parliament, Magna Carta
MagnaCarta, Parliament, Eng. Bill of Rights, Great Awakening
MagnaCarta, Great Awakening, Eng. Bill of Rights, Parliament
Parliament, Eng. Bill of Rights, MagnaCarta, Great Awakening
7
Which right did English Bill of Rights provide?
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to petition the king
to determine national holidays
to choose punishments for crimes
8
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 over citizens.
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
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What was the English Bill of Rights?
A revival of religious feeling and belief in Amer. colonies.
An old wooden ship
Gave some powers to Parliament and listed rights of citizens
The amount of money England owed the colonists.
10
What event became know as the Glorious Revolution?
The king was overthrown; Parliament kept power to make laws.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king.
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
11
What was the main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be able to read the Bible
to prepare to attend college
to become wealthy landowners
to become political leaders
12
A contract is
time spent not working
a written agreement signed by 2 or more parties & is binding
to fight against a government or another authority
to make something as it was before
13
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?
Colonial farms used very advanced tools.
Farms were usually very close to shops.
The hardest part of life on a farm was clearing the land.
Most farms were noisy and smelly.
14
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
It limited the Southern colonies.
15
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
religious differences
discipline problems
little interest in education
a lack of materials
16
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening
Success comes from making money.
Women are not as educated as men.
People have lost their faith.
Farm life is better than city life.
17
The Middle Passage refers to
the route taken to reach New York.
the ocean crossing of the slaves.
a step in climbing the social ladder.
a system of trade between the colonies.
18
Which statement best describes colonial cities?
Cold, log cabins. dense forests
Large castle like homes with huge yards, Walmart, McDonald's
Swamps, boat traffic in the streets, wild animals run free
High populations of people, buildings close together, shops
19
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
The expected to be governed by the English king.
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
They expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament.
They expected to denounce their English citizenship.
20
Which of these traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
monarchy
Parliament
political parties
self-government
