US History Enlightenment/Colonies

Which factor MOST influenced the economic development of the colonial South?

• plentiful forests

• long growing seasons and fertile soil

• abundant water power for manufacturing

Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?

• Southern
• Northern (New England/ Middle)

Which statement best describes the differences between the Northern and the Southern colonies in the Colonial Era?

• The southern colonies had slaves while the Northern colonies outlawed the institution of slavery.

• The southern colonies manufactured finished goods while the Northern colonies relied on cash crop farming.

• The southern colonies established large urban centers while Northern colonies consisted of small villages.

• The southern colonies developed large plantations while the Northern colonies cultivated small farms.

What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies

• the Constitution
• Napoleonic Code
• the Communist Manifesto
• the Magna Carta

This colonial region has a year round growing season making it perfect for crops such as indigo.

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Northern Colonies

Which colony was settled by Quakers, and Europeans seeking freedom and equality?

• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Maryland

What is an agreement between people and the government?

• Consent
• Natural Rights
• Social Contract
• Voting

What natural rights did Locke refer to?

• Property, Happiness, Equality
• Equality, Fairness, Life
• Life, Liberty, Property

In order for a Government to be "Legitimate" what must happen?

• The people must give their Consent to be governed

• People need to sign a Social Contract

• The Government must be chosen by Majority Vote

• People agree to work for the government.

Why were the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights significant influences on United States constitutional development?

• They provided suffrage for all men and women.

• They placed limits on the powers of the government.

• They called for the abolition of slavery.

• They supported the development of federalism.