Colonial Life

Which of these English traditions was adopted by the colonists?

• Parliament

• Self-government

• Monarchy

• Political parties

What was an effect of the Magna Carta in England?

• It limited the power of the king.

• It established a democratic government.

• It allowed Parliament to restore taxes.

• It established the Bill of Rights for citizens.

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

• Citizens were able to choose the monarch.

• The king was denied power over citizens.

• Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.

• Laws would be made by representatives of citizens.

Which rights did the English Bill of Rights provide?

• To petition the king

• To extend a national holiday

• To choose punishments for crimes

• To choose public education for your children

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

• It defined crimes and punishments.

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

• It gave the colonists the right to choose members of Parliament.

• It ended the king’s rights to choose members of Parliament.

The Middle Passage refers to

• The ocean crossing of the slaves.

• The route taken to reach New York.

• A step in climbing the social ladder.

• A system of trade between the colonies.

Which of these is true about slavery int he colonies?

• Laws were written to abolish slavery.

• It expanded throughout the colonies.

• It was limited to the Southern Colonies.

• Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.

Which belief encouraged the Great Awakening?

• People had lost their faith.

• Farm life is better than city life.

• Women are not as educated as men.

• Success comes from making money.

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

• It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.

• It created anti-colonial sentiment.

• It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.

• It established an army.

Which of these is in chronological order?

• Parliament, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Great Awakening.

• Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Parliament, Great Awakening.

• Magna Carta, Parliament, English Bill of Rights, Great Awakening

• English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Great Awakening.