New England Puritan church services

were strict and lasted for many hours.

What did the New England colonies have in common?

They provided religious freedom

Which states made up the southern region?

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

The regions had different geographies and resources.

Which of the following best describes slave life in the colonies?

The position was fixed, little hope of improving their lives

How did colonists combine work and play?

They organized bees and frolics.

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

They expected the same rights as English citizens.

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king.

What's the best way to describe life in the colonial cities?

smelly, harbors/ ports, marketplace, noisy

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

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.

Which of the following is the best example of a colonial "bee"?

inviting neighbors to help chop down trees to clear the land

Which of these describes an indentured servant?

Jonathon paid his debt to a farmer by working without pay.

Which is NOT a reason for why colonists came to the America's?

To fight against the American Indians for land

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Chapter 3 and 4 Test (English Colonies in America)

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1
New England Puritan church services
allowed members to skip service.
were strict and lasted for many hours.
required members to hold services in their homes.
combined Native American beliefs into ceremonies.
2
In Florida, which European country was attacking and threatening settlements in Georgia?
France
Spain
Holland
Poland
3
During the 1700s, most colonists lived __________________________.
on trading boats in the Atlantic Ocean
in large cities
in large tenement buildings
on small family farms
4
What did the New England colonies have in common?
They provided religious freedom
They were settled by Puritans.
They provided financial security.
Each colony had a governor
5
Which job was the most common in the New England region?
All of the above
Shipbuilding
Whaling
Lumbering
6
Which states made up the southern region?
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland
North Carolina, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland
7
Why did the English support all of the reasons for the establishment of new colonies?
They would gain wealth by controlling trade
All of the above
They were competing for land with the Spanish and the French
They would find new resources that could be used in England
8
Which right did the 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
9
Which best describes life on a farm?
large families, one room homes, made everything
Both triangle and circle
smelly, loud, houses were close together, marketplace
one room homes, fireplace, shared work
10
Virginia is located between which two colonies?
North Carolina and Maryland
New York and New Jersey
Georgia and North Carolina
Massachusetts and Connecticut
11
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
lack of materials
religious differences
discipline problems
little interest in education
12
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
The regions had different geographies and resources.
making a living was determined by the colonies leaders
People had different reasons for settling in North America.
People with specific skills settled in each area.
13
Which of the following best describes slave life in the colonies?
They worked hard but could easily purchase their freedom.
The position was fixed, little hope of improving their lives
Most earned freedom after working hard for several years.
Most escaped to the north or went back to Africa.
14
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be prepared to attend college
to be able to read the Bible
to become political leaders
to become wealthy landowners
15
How did colonists combine work and play?
They played cards and billiards.
They organized bees and frolics.
They wrestled and bull baited.
They went coasting and sledding.
16
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected to denounce their English citizenship.
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
They expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament.
They expected to be governed by the English king.
17
Which region is this? Landscape ranged from fertile soil to valleys and wooded mountains
new england colonies
southern colonies
middle colonies
northern colonies
18
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.
19
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
Success comes from making money.
Farm life is better than city life.
Women are not as educated as men.
People have lost their faith.
20
What's the best way to describe life in the colonial cities?
none of the above
church bells, clean, houses spread out
quiet, plantations, good sewage system
smelly, harbors/ ports, marketplace, noisy
21
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.
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
The king was denied power over citizens.
22
Which of the following is the best example of a colonial "bee"?
Men rolling an egg-shaped ball down a lane of grass
accusing someone of being a witch during the Witch Trials.
a contest to try and catch a greased pig.
inviting neighbors to help chop down trees to clear the land
23
Which of these describes an indentured servant?
Samuel paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops.
Cecilia made and sold candles to wealthy landowners.
Jonathon paid his debt to a farmer by working without pay.
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook.
24
Which is NOT a reason for why colonists came to the America's?
A chance to own land and start a new life
To make money from new resources
To fight against the American Indians for land
Religious freedom
25
Why was the Middle colonial region different from the New England and Southern region?
Everyone practiced the same religion
They had the best climate for farming
This was the largest region compared to the other two
There was a diverse population

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