Democracy existed in the Middle Colonies DE 2.3 p5_

What did William Penn call his colony?

• A "holy experiment"

• A "new world"

• A "land of opportunity"

• A "freedom land"

According to the passage, what was one of the beliefs of the Quakers that influenced the governance of Pennsylvania?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

What was the name of the colonial assembly in Pennsylvania?

• General Assembly

• Provincial Council

• House of Burgesses

• Continental Congress

How were the members of the Provincial Council chosen?

• Appointed by the governor

• Elected by the colonists

• Selected by the king

• Chosen by a lottery

What was the term length for members of the Provincial Council?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

Who had the authority to choose the governor of Pennsylvania?

• The Provincial Council

• The colonists

• William Penn

• The British Crown

In the governments of New York and New Jersey, who appointed the colonial governors?

• The king

• The proprietors

• The Provincial Council

• The colonists

Who elected the legislative assemblies in New York and New Jersey?

• All residents

• Male landowners

• The king

• The proprietors