New England Colonies and Early Colonial Government Quiz

Which colony was founded by Puritan families seeking religious freedom, where only Puritan beliefs were allowed?

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

Who was banished from Massachusetts for opposing Puritan leaders and later founded Rhode Island, promoting religious toleration?

• Anne Hutchinson

• Thomas Hooker

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

What was the significance of The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut in 1639?

• It was the first written constitution in North America.

• It ended religious freedom in Connecticut.

• It established the first monarchy in the colonies.

• It banned all voting rights for men.

How did the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights influence the colonies?

• They encouraged the colonies to form a monarchy.

• They limited the rights of Englishmen in the colonies.

• They established the principles of self-government and rule of law.

• They banned religious freedom in the colonies.

Compare the religious practices of Rhode Island with those of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. What was a key difference?

• Rhode Island only allowed Puritan beliefs, while the others allowed all religions.

• Rhode Island allowed religious freedom, while the others only allowed Puritan practices.

• All colonies banned religious practices.

• Massachusetts allowed more religious freedom than Rhode Island.

Which document, signed in 1620, was important for establishing self-government in the New England colonies?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

What was a major reason that large farms did not develop in New England?

• The weather was too hot year-round

• The soil was hard and rocky, and the growing season was short

• There were too many forests

• There were no rivers or streams

How did the geography of New England influence the development of its economy?

• The fertile soil led to large plantations

• The coastline and rivers encouraged fishing, shipbuilding, and trade

• The flat land was ideal for cattle ranching

• The hot climate supported year-round farming

Why are the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut considered significant in American history?

• They were the first written constitution in America

• They ended the Revolutionary War

• They established the first national bank

• They created the first public school system

Based on the reading, what is a likely reason why towns and villages in New England developed close to each other?

• The climate was too cold for people to live far apart

• The farms were smaller, so communities formed near the coast for fishing, shipbuilding, and trade

• There were no forests to separate towns

• The government required everyone to live in one city