Colonialism in America Explained: US History Review

What analogy is used to describe the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain?

• A parent and child

• A master and apprentice

• Ike and Tina Turner

• A teacher and student

What does the M&M concept represent in the context of colonialism?

• The desire for more resources

• The taste of self-governance

• The need for military power

• The importance of trade

Which early form of self-government was established in Jamestown, Virginia?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The House of Commons

• The House of Burgesses

• The Continental Congress

What was the primary economic system that exploited the colonies' resources?

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What phrase encapsulates the colonists' grievance about taxation?

• Taxation with consent

• Fair taxes for all

• Taxation is theft

• No taxation without representation

Which Enlightenment philosopher is noted for his ideas on natural rights?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

What concept suggests that government power comes from the people's consent?

• Social contract

• Divine right

• Absolute monarchy

• Consent of the governed

What influential pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to support the revolution?

• The Rights of Man

• The Federalist Papers

• The Social Contract

• Common Sense

What is the Declaration of Independence often compared to?

• A love letter

• A peace treaty

• A business contract

• A divorce letter

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington