8th Grade Topic 2- Les 7 Quiz

According to the theory of mercantilism, a country is strengthened by

• importing more than it exports.

• exporting more than it imports.

• trading only with favored nations.

• balancing its imports and exports.

What important product from the West Indies was at the center of the triangular trade route?

• rum

• guns

• molasses

• lumber

The power of each colony's legislature to check the governor's power was reinforced by its ability to

• approve raising or spending money.

• remove the governor from office.

• elect the governor.

• force the king to appoint a new governor.

William Blackstone's ideas promoted

• representative governments for the colonies.

• independence from England for the colonies.

• adherence to laws passed by Parliament.

• an independent legal system in the colonies.

The English Bill of Rights increased protections for

• individuals.

• Parliament.

• colonists.

• colonial legislatures.

What is Mercantilism?

• Mercantilism is a political theory that advocates for the abolition of government regulation in the economy.
• Mercantilism is an economic theory and practice that promotes government regulation and control of a nation's economy to increase its wealth and power.
• Mercantilism is a social theory that emphasizes the importance of individual wealth accumulation.
• Mercantilism is an economic theory that promotes free trade and open markets.

What was the impact of the Navigation Acts?

• The Navigation Acts increased British control over colonial trade and limited the economic opportunities of the colonies.
• The Navigation Acts decreased British control over colonial trade.
• The Navigation Acts led to increased economic opportunities for the colonies.
• The Navigation Acts had no impact on colonial trade.

What was Triangular Trade?

• Triangular Trade was a system of trade during the colonial era that involved the exchange of goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
• Triangular Trade was a system of trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
• Triangular Trade was a system of trade between Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Triangular Trade was a system of trade between North America, South America, and Europe.

What was the Governments like in the 13 colonies?

• Communist dictatorship with British control
• Direct democracy with British control
• Representative democracy with British control
• Absolute monarchy with British control

What rights did the English Bill of Rights offer?

• The right to vote and the right to a public education
• The right to free speech and freedom of religion
• The right to own property and the right to privacy
• Several rights including the right to petition the king, the right to bear arms, the right to a fair trial, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.