American Colonial History

What is the concept of government 'of, by and for the people' called?

• Ordered Government

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

• Magna Carta

Which document limited the power of the English monarchy and challenged the divine right of kings?

• The Magna Carta

• The Petition of Right

• The Bill of Rights

• The Albany Plan

Which type of colony was subject to direct control of the Crown?

• Royal Colonies

• Proprietary Colonies

• Charter Colonies

• Albany Plan

What was the main reason for the colonists' opposition to the new taxes imposed by the British Crown?

• They were not represented in Parliament

• They were getting more than their 'fair share'

• They wanted to establish their own government

• They wanted to support the French and Indian War

Which event led to the creation of the Continental Army and the appointment of George Washington as commander in chief?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act Congress

• The Second Continental Congress

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act Congress?

• To protest British colonial policies

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish a new form of government

• To negotiate a peace treaty with France

Which document announced the independence of the United States and listed the 'injuries' suffered by the colonies?

• The Magna Carta

• The Petition of Right

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Which state adopted the first constitution to replace its royal charter?

• New Hampshire

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

What were the common features of the state constitutions adopted during this period?

• Popular sovereignty, limited government, civil rights and liberties

• Separation of powers, checks and balances, elective terms of office

• Right to vote for all citizens, fair trial, no excessive bail

• Trial by jury, due process of law, no standing army in peacetime

What was the main reason for the colonists' opposition to the new taxes imposed by the British Crown?

• They were not represented in Parliament

• They were getting more than their 'fair share'

• They wanted to establish their own government

• They wanted to support the French and Indian War