Expansion to the New World Quiz

What was a key reason for religious groups to expand to the Americas?

• Conversion of non-believers

• Establishing new art schools

• Finding new scientific theories

• Building new cities

What type of colony was owned directly by the King of Great Britain?

• Royal colonies

• Charter colonies

• Proprietary colonies

• Independent colonies

What was a charter in the context of British colonies?

• A contract between the King and the individual or group to whom he granted land

• A map of the new territories

• A list of new laws

• A guidebook for settlers

What did the governor have from the King to oversee the colony?

• Authority

• Wealth

• Land

• Military power

What did the British establish throughout North America?

• Colonies

• Art schools

• Scientific laboratories

• Religious temples

What did the British traditions of consent of the governed and rule of law encourage?

• Greater self-government

• More royal control

• Increased taxation

• Religious freedom

What was an important basis for democratic governments in the colonies?

• The Virginia Charter

• The Mayflower Compact

• The British Parliament

• The Royal Decree

Who helped found the colony of Pennsylvania?

• William Penn

• John Smith

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Massachusetts Body of Liberties guarantee?

• Free land for settlers

• Rights such as due process and free speech

• Free education for all

• Tax exemptions for colonists

What was a common belief in Europe regarding religion at the time?

• All religions should be banned

• Religion should be practiced uniformly

• Each person should choose their religion

• Religion was not important