Life In the Colonies

Life In the Colonies

Multiple Choice

Identify the word or phrase that correctly completes each sentence.

In which region did most colonists live in towns and cities?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for settlement in the New England colonies was

• finding religious freedom

• Creating business

• Gaining Free Land

Multiple Choice

The _____________

colonies grew cash crops, such as wheat, oats, and corn.

• New England

• middle

• southern

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of democratic government in the colonies? Check all of the boxes that apply.

• monarchy

• representative assemblies

• freedom of the press

• no separation of church and state

• religious freedom

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of salutary neglect? Check all of the boxes that apply.

• The colonies grew richer.

• The colonies traded with countries other than Britain.

• The colonies become less independent.

Multiple Choice

Think about what you learned about mercantilism, and choose the right word or phrase to end each sentence.

According to Britain, the colonies’ economic success should benefit______.

• Britain

• the colonies

Multiple Choice

According to the colonists, the colonies’ economic success should benefit ________.

• Britain

• the colonies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a belief of Puritanism?

• They believed that the King of England was the religious authority.

• They thought only boys should go to school.

• They emphasized reading the Bible and prayer.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the declining role of religion in New England society? Check all of the boxes that apply.

• More people were becoming church members.

• The Half-Way Covenant was adopted.

• People began to accuse others in their community of witchcraft.

Multiple Select

How did the Great Awakening affect the practice of religion in the colonies?

Check all of the boxes that apply.

• Fewer people attended church services.

• Many churches split during the movement.

• New religions grew in popularity.

• People became less tolerant of religious diversity.