Which of the following is true about colonial cities in the 1700s?

they smelled of garbage and open sewers

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

They expected the same rights as English citizens.

What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?

King was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers

What was the colonists belief about education in the 1700's?

girls needed less education than boys

In which way were colonial like public schools of today?

The schools taught reading and writing.

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

it limited the power of the king

The Middle Passage refers to

the ocean crossing of the slaves

What was the colonists' economy based on?

commerce,handcrafts and farming

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 English citizens?

laws made by representatives of the citizens

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

It expanded throughout the colonies.

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1
Which of the following is true about colonial cities in the 1700s?
everyone had electricity
state of the art coffeehouses
they smelled of garbage and open sewers
they used mound systems for sewage
2
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to petition the king
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to determine national holidays
to choose punishments for crimes
3
Who wrote both the Pennsylvania Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanac?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Mr. Cropper
4
In the 1750, how many colonists lived in the cities?
one out of thirty
one out of ten
one out of twenty
one out of five
5
During the 1700's most colonists lived
in penthouses
on plantations
on small family farms.
in the cities
6
In the 1700's, which colonies required public education?
Northwest Colonies
the New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
7
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected to denounce their English citizenship.
They expected to be governed by the English king.
They expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament.
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
8
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
lack of materials
little interest in education
discipline problems
religious differences
9
What did the Magna Carta establish in 1215?
Congress would have total authority
political parties
Monarchs had limited power
Monarch ruled everything
10
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
self-government
Parliament
political parties
monarchy
11
During the 1700s the revival of religious feeling and belief in the colonies is known as the
Great Awakening
Renaissance
Glorious Revolution
Reformation
12
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king.
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
King was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers
13
Which of the following was an important aspect of the colonial life?
fishing
religion
dog fighting
entertainment
14
The 1689 Act that gave certain powers to Parliment and listed specific rights of citizens
Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
Stamp Act
Magna Carta
15
What was the colonists belief about education in the 1700's?
girls needed less education than boys
education was unimportant
there was no time for an education
girls needed an education
16
The slave's ocean journey from Africa to the colonies is called the
Glorious Revolution
Love boat
Middle Passage
Slave Boat
17
How did a colonist achieve a higher class in colonial society?
by making a lot of money
by going to church regularly
by working for a landowner
by inheriting an important title
18
In which way were colonial like public schools of today?
The schools were paid for with tax dollars.
Teachers were hired by the parents.
All children were required to attend.
The schools taught reading and writing.
19
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
it allowed Parliament to impose taxes
it limited the power of the king
it established a Bill of Rights for the citizens
it established a democratic government
20
The Middle Passage refers to
the ocean crossing of the slaves
a system of trade between the colonies
a step in climbing the social ladder
the route taken to reach New York
21
What was the colonists' economy based on?
whaling
commerce,handcrafts and farming
trading livestock
fishing
22
What was the heart of colonial cities?
the waterfront
hotels
restaurants
pubs
23
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730's prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It established an army.
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.
24
What was a main goal of education for students on the New England colonies?
to become political leaders
to be able to read the Bible
to be prepared to attend college
to become weathy landowners
25
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
citizens deternined whether laws would be passed
laws made by representatives of the citizens
citizens were able to choose the monarch
the king was denied power over citizens
26
What spurred the Great Awakening?
Women are not as educated as men.
Success comes from making money.
Farm life is better than city life.
People have lost their faith.
27
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Northern slaves were free and returned to Africa.
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It expanded throughout the colonies.

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