Governance of the 13 Colonies Through the Wedding Cake Model

Governance of the 13 Colonies Through the Wedding Cake Model

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the government structure of the 13 colonies using a three-tiered wedding cake analogy. The king is at the top, exerting control over all colonies. Royal colonies are directly controlled by the king, mainly in the southern and middle regions. Proprietary colonies, given to individuals or groups, are found in the middle regions. Charter colonies, with more freedoms, are in the northern regions. Governors, appointed by the king, manage colonies and have significant power, contributing to the American Revolution. The court system supports governance by linking the king's and governors' authority.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the 13 colonies represented in the video?

As a tree

As a three-tiered wedding cake

As a pyramid

As a map

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colonies were under the direct control of the king?

Royal colonies

Charter colonies

Proprietary colonies

Independent colonies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the royal colonies primarily located?

Northern regions

Southern and middle regions

Western regions

Eastern regions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main characteristic of proprietary colonies?

They were given to individuals or small groups by the king

They were independent from the king

They had no governors

They were located in the southern regions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colonies had more freedoms but still had to follow the king's general laws?

Royal colonies

Proprietary colonies

Charter colonies

Independent colonies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did governors play in the colonies?

They were responsible for trade

They had no real power

They were appointed by the king and could veto legislation

They were elected by the colonists

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the causes of the American Revolution mentioned in the video?

Governors' loyalty to the colonists

Governors' loyalty to the king

Lack of a court system

Excessive freedoms in charter colonies

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the court system contribute to the control of the colonies?

It was only present in royal colonies

It was independent of the king's influence

It helped governors and the king maintain power

It allowed colonists to make their own laws