Colonial Government in the Southern Colonies: Structure and Poli

Open Ended

How do you think the relationship defined by early colonial charters between the colonies and England might have influenced the daily lives of colonists?

Multiple Choice

Why were royal charters important in the development of colonial governments in the Southern Colonies?

• They granted colonists independence from England

• They outlined the basic governmental structure and colonists' rights

• They abolished the monarchy's power over the colonies

• They established trade agreements with other countries

Multiple Select

Which of the following were impacts of the Headright System?

• Attracted new settlers

• Created wealthy landowner class

• Established plantation system

• Led to the creation of the House of Burgesses

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Headright System in colonial America?

• To encourage colonization by granting land

• To establish religious freedom

• To promote trade with Native Americans

• To create a military presence

Open Ended

Explain how the responsibilities of proprietors influenced the development of colonial governments.

Multiple Choice

Which rule was part of the Navigation Acts of 1651?

• All colonial trade must use English ships

• Colonists could freely trade with any country

• Colonial products were priced by the colonies

• All goods had to be traded with France

Multiple Choice

What was one effect of colonial embargo policies?

• Economic hardship

• Increased trade with England

• Immediate independence

• Decrease in colonial resentment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an important colonial bill discussed in the law-making process?

• Taxation laws

• Religious freedom acts

• Trade regulations

• Military conscription

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the structure or policies of colonial government in the Southern Colonies?

Multiple Choice

How did royal charters influence the relationship between the Southern Colonies and England?

• They made the colonies completely independent from England.

• They defined the relationship and outlined governmental structure and colonists' rights.

• They abolished all rights of colonists.

• They prevented the establishment of any government in the colonies.