Colonial Government and Religion U4T1

Which TWO of the following do the Charter of Delaware and The House of Burgesses have in common?

• Both the Charter of Delaware and The House of Burgesses included members who were elected by all colonists.

• Both the Charter of Delaware and The House of Burgesses included members who were elected by white, landowning males.

• Both the Charter of Delaware and The House of Burgesses were utilized in the formation of the United States Constitution.

• Both the Charter of Delaware and The House of Burgesses were utilized in the formation of The Declaration of Independence.

Which of the following is true of both the colonial government and the United States democratic government?

• Both provided equal checks and balances so that no one branch would have excess control.

• Both consisted of "branches" which provided different services for the areas controlled.

• Both set up one sovereign leader who exercised control over the others.

• Both allowed elections as the method for choosing leaders.

Two ways British colonial governments influenced the development of modern day United States democracy .

• System of branches of government

• Council appointed by the king

• Elected officials (representatives)

• Laws based on religion

Which statement explains the significance of the colonial institution The House of Burgesses?

• The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.

• Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor.

• The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia.

• The king revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became too powerful.

Which of the following best explains why the Virginia House of Burgesses was different from other forms of British Colonial Government?

• It included men who did not own land.

• It included men who were elected rather than chosen by the sovereign.

• Members could make decisions only on economic issues.

• Burgesses met in England rather than in the Virginia colony.

Which statement best explains how the Mayflower Compact influenced the development of American democracy?

• It identified the importance of citizens agreeing to be governed.

• It created the separation between church and government.

• It established individual rights and freedoms.

• It encouraged the development of political parties.

How was the Mayflower Compact like modern U.S. government?

• The Mayflower Compact used royal appointments, which also help the modern president pick members of the cabinet.

• The Mayflower Compact used ideas of divine right, which also helps citizens choose their leaders at a national level.

• The Mayflower Compact granted self rule, in which the people help make decisions about how they are governed.

• The Mayflower Compact granted freedom of religion, which gives all people the right to worship in their own ways.

Why did the Puritans come to the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Puritans came to the Massachusetts Bay Colony to freely practice their religion. .

• Puritans came to the Massachusetts Bay Colony to control new lands.

• Puritans came to the Massachusetts Bay Colony to find new economic opportunities.

• Puritans came to the Massachusetts Bay Colony to experience new adventures

Puritans believed .......(select 2)

• The Puritans believed that beautiful, elaborate churches helped people feel closer to God

• Massachusetts Bay would serve as an example for others

• The Massachusetts Bay Colony would be the first colony in North America

• The Puritans believed that the teachings of the Bible should shape every aspect of people's lives.

The ______________ colonies had the most diverse population and gave true religious freedom to everyone.

• Southern

• Mid-Atlantic

• New England (Northern)