What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?

The Parliament, not the King, kept lawmaking powers.

Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?

It said what the colonists should get as English citizens.

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

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

It expanded throughout the colonies.

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king.

How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.

The Middle Passage refers to

the ocean crossing of the slaves

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

They expected the same rights as English citizens.

Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?

The hardest part was clearing the land of trees.

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Life in the Colonies

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1
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
The Parliament, not the King, kept lawmaking powers.
2
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It said what the colonists should get as English citizens.
It defined crimes and punishments.
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
3
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of the English citizens.?
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
The king was denied power over citizens.
4
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Laws were written to abolish (end) slavery.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
5
Which of the following describes colonial cities?
all of the above
constant fire danger
high population
shops/buildings close together
6
Which belief started the Great Awakening?
People have lost their faith.
Farm life is better than city life.
Women are not as educated as men.
7
What was the main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be able to read the Bible
to become political leaders
to become wealthy landowners
8
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It limited the power of the king.
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens.
It established a democratic government.
9
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.
It established an army.
10
The Middle Passage refers to
the route taken to reach New York
the ocean crossing of the slaves
a system of trade between the colonies
11
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament.
They expected to be governed by the English king.
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
12
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
self-government
political parties
monarchy
13
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
discipline problems
religious differences
lack of materials
14
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?
Most farms were noisy and smelly.
The hardest part was clearing the land of trees.
Colonial farmers used very advanced tools.
15
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to determine national holidays
to choose punishments for crimes
to petition the king

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