Colonial Government OFOD

First written constitution in the American colonies that influenced many ideas that are found in the U.S. Constitution.

• Mayflower Compact
• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta

Which colony correctly completes this diagram?

• Maryland

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.

• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.

• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?

• The opportunity for trade with American Indians

• The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

• The doctrine of the Church of England

• The economic system of mercantilism

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments.

• It weakened the influence of religion in government.

• It established a form of self-government based on social contract.

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.

Which of the following completes the sentence above?

• limited property ownership the church members

• extended voting rights beyond church members

• restricted trade with neighboring colonies

• asked the king to appoint a governor for the colony

Catholics immigrated to the Maryland colony in the seventeenth century primarily to-

• profit from natural resources

• avoid crop failures and famine

• produce cash crops to pay off debts

• escape persecution

Which of the following would best describe representative government?

• People elect someone to speak for them when making laws

• People come together to make laws for their community

• The king makes laws for everyone to follow

• The church makes laws for everyone to follow

Which of the following best describes self government?

• People elect someone to speak for them when making rules

• The people come together to make laws for their community

• The king makes laws for people to follow

• The church makes laws for people to follow

The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant in American history because...

• It is the first example of representative government in America

• It is the first example of self government in America

• It is the first example of unlimited government in America

• It was the first example of monarchy in America