Colonial Governance Systems in British America

Colonial Governance Systems in British America

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the different types of governments in Colonial America: royal, self-governing, and proprietary. Royal colonies were controlled by the British crown and were the most restrictive. Proprietary colonies were land grants given to proprietors with significant autonomy. The governance systems influenced colonial attitudes towards English rule and independence, explaining why not all Americans supported independence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the three types of governance systems in Colonial America?

Royal, Self-governing, Proprietary

Federal, State, Local

Monarchical, Democratic, Oligarchic

Feudal, Capitalist, Socialist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of colony was most restrictive and often converted from other types?

Independent

Self-governing

Royal

Proprietary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key characteristic of royal colonies?

They were essentially corporations for profit.

They were governed by local assemblies.

They were primarily religious communities.

They were independent from the crown.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colonies retained their self-governing charters at the start of the revolution?

New York and New Jersey

Delaware and Maryland

Rhode Island and Connecticut

Virginia and Massachusetts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main feature of proprietary colonies?

They were directly controlled by the king.

They had significant autonomy from the crown.

They were primarily military outposts.

They were centers of trade and commerce.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which proprietary colonies were mentioned as not being hotbeds of rebellion?

New York, New Jersey, Georgia

Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is understanding colonial governance important today?

It sheds light on the diverse attitudes towards independence.

It explains the economic success of the colonies.

It shows the influence of European culture in America.

It helps us understand modern political systems.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the different colonial governments influence in terms of attitudes?

Attitudes towards English rule and independence

Attitudes towards trade and commerce

Attitudes towards religious practices

Attitudes towards education and literacy