Review: What Were the British Colonies in America Like i

The average person in the American colonies in the 1770s lived in which of the following ways?

• Most people lived on small farms and did manual labor.

• Most people lived in large cities and worked in factories.

• Most people were wealthy landowners with many servants.

• Most people traveled frequently between colonies for business.

Life in the colonies influenced people's ideas about good government by:

• encouraging self-government and democratic principles

• promoting absolute monarchy

• discouraging participation in government

• supporting rule by a single leader

What is the meaning of the term 'authority'?

• The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

• A type of government system based on voting.

• A document that proves ownership of property.

• A method of communication between two parties.

What is the meaning of the term 'Founders'?

• People who established or founded something, especially the original leaders who established the American colonies or the United States.

• A group of people who only manage existing organizations.

• Individuals who only inherit wealth from their ancestors.

• People who are responsible for enforcing laws in a country.

What is the meaning of the term 'government'?

• The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.

• A type of weather phenomenon.

• A musical instrument used in orchestras.

• A method of cooking rice.

What is the meaning of the term 'institution'?

• An established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.

• A temporary gathering of people for entertainment purposes.

• A type of government policy related to taxation.

• A specific law passed by a legislative body.

What is the meaning of the term 'indentured servant'?

• A person who worked for a set time without pay in exchange for passage to America.

• A person who owned large plantations in America.

• A person who was a free citizen and landowner in America.

• A person who immigrated to America as a wealthy merchant.

What is the meaning of the term 'self-sufficient'?

• Able to provide for oneself without the help of others.

• Needing constant support from others.

• Being dependent on external resources.

• Unable to survive alone.

What is the meaning of the term 'subject'?

• A person who owes allegiance to a government or ruler.

• A type of scientific experiment.

• A musical instrument.

• A style of painting.

The rigid class system of England was harder to maintain in the American colonies because:

• the colonies had more social and economic mobility.

• the colonies had stricter laws enforcing class divisions.

• the colonies had a larger aristocracy than England.

• the colonies discouraged immigration from lower classes.