Colonial America Unit Review

Which region's society consisted of Puritans looking for religious freedom?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

The distance from Great Britain and the need for local lawmaking led to:

• the development of self-government

• establishing a king for each colony

• increased shipbuilding for travel

• Parliament establishing new religious traditions in Great Britain

Which of the following is the first constitution in the colonies?

(a)  

• Magna Carta
• Mayflower Compact
• House of Burgesses
• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Which region has rocky soil, harsh winters, and good natural harbors?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

What is the significance of the year 1620?

• It was the year the House of Burgesses was established.

• It was the year that the Mayflower Compact was established

• It was the year the Magna Carta was signed.

• It was the year that the English Bill of Rights was adopted.

Which of the follow colonies are the Middle colonies:

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

• Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

Why did the Pilgrims write the Mayflower Compact?

• King didn't give them a charter

• To advance the Christian faith

• To honor their king and country

• Make an agreement to self-govern in order to survive

What does the House of Burgesses do?

• Document that agrees to create a government

• It is a constitution for Virginia

• Elected officials make laws for Virginia

• Sent representatives to England

What is the name of America's first colonial assembly?

(a)  

• Mayflower Compact
• House of Burgesses
• Fundamental Order of Connecticut
• Parliament

Which region's economy is based wheat farming, large cities, and craftsmen?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies