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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Thomas Paine mean by calling government “a necessary evil”?
Society helps people, but government is needed even though it can be harmful
Government is always bad and should be removed
Only God-chosen monarchs make governments legitimate
People should reject all society and govern themselves
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Paine argue the colonies should break from Britain?
Because governments are always harmful and cannot be trusted
Because society benefits from government, but monarchy is oppressive
Because all kings are chosen by God and must rule
Because people should live without organized society or rules
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reasons for European Exploration included: finding new sea routes, seeking treasure, and —
To spread democratic ideals
To improve efficiency in manufacturing
To locate potential military allies
To claim new territory
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which strategy helped the American militia win at the Battle of Concord?
Ambushing the enemy from behind and using cover
Hiring foreign soldiers
Disguising themselves
Fighting face-to-face in open battle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Puritan settlers in New England continue the practices that made them leave Europe?
Punishing Native Americans they believed practiced witchcraft
Fighting neighboring colonies with different religious beliefs
Enforcing strict religious rules and rejecting differing practices
Investigating and expelling members deemed insufficiently devoted
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Southern Colonies' economy considered more valuable than New England and the Middle Colonies?
Large land investments made Southern planters wealthy
Heavy use of enslaved labor grew plantation agriculture
Enslaved workers produced more profitable crops than free laborers in the North
Valuable livestock boosted trade with other regions and countries
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How was the House of Burgesses similar to the later U.S. government?
Colonists chose representatives to create laws for them
Only members of established political parties could hold office
It had complete authority over taxes, the military, and foreign affairs
It met infrequently and held elections every two years
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