Early American Government

Which country's influence was significant in shaping early American culture and government?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Germany

What type of government structure was influenced by England in early America?

• Centralized government

• Local governments

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Which legislative body is mentioned as an example of English influence on American government?

• Parliament

• Congress

• House of Burgesses

• Senate

What concept, influenced by England, was important in early American government?

• Absolute monarchy

• Limited government

• Totalitarianism

• Federalism

What significant event in 1688 led American legislatures to take more power from royal governors?

• The American Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

Until when did the English government allow the American colonies to develop with minimal interference?

• The early 17th century

• The mid-18th century

• The late 19th century

• The early 20th century

What event increased tensions between the colonists and England after the French and Indian War?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Stamp Act

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which act required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers?

• The Tea Act

• The Quartering Act

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Navigation Act

What was a direct result of the Tea Act?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

What action did American colonists take in response to tensions with Britain in 1774?

• Organized boycotts and created the First Continental Congress

• Declared independence from Britain

• Formed the United States Constitution

• Signed the Treaty of Paris