Exploring England's Role in Colonial Charters

What significant document did King John of England sign in 1215?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To declare war on France

• To establish a new religion

• To limit the power of the king and protect individual rights

• To create a new form of government

What was the role of the English Parliament formed in 1265?

• To declare independence from England

• To establish colonies in the New World

• To create a new religion

• To approve laws and taxes proposed by the monarchy

What type of government is characterized by elected officials representing the people?

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

Who was the Italian explorer that claimed the eastern coast of present-day America for England?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

What were the three main reasons English citizens wanted to explore the New World?

• Trade, Adventure, and Science

• Land, Power, and Freedom

• Gold, Glory, and God

• Money, Politics, and Religion

What is a Royal Charter?

• A trade agreement between colonies

• A colony ruled directly by the English Monarchy

• A colony granted to one or more proprietors

• A self-governing colony

Which colonies were examples of Proprietary Charters?

• Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina

• Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

• Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware

• New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey

What did Colonial Charters guarantee to American colonists?

• The right to vote

• The rights and privileges of Englishmen

• Independence from England

• Freedom from taxes

What was a major cause of the American War for Independence?

• The exploration of the New World

• The formation of the English Parliament

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The transition of all colonies to Royal colonies