Colonial Life and Governance Flashcard

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Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms from the perspective of European colonists? The hardest part of life on a farm was clearing the land of trees. Most farms were noisy and smelly. Farms were usually very close to shops. Colonial farmers used very advanced tools.

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The hardest part of life on a farm was clearing the land of trees.

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What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

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They expected the same rights as English citizens.

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Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies? Options: monarchy, Parliament, political parties, self-government

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self-government

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

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Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.

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Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?

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to petition the king

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

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It spelled out what was due to the colonists as English citizens.

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The Middle Passage refers to

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the ocean crossing enslaved Africans were forced through.

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Which belief spurred the Great Awakening? Options: People have lost their faith., Farm life is better than city life., Women are not as educated as men., Success comes from making money.

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People have lost their faith.

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

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It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.

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What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?

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religious differences