What was the paradox of the early American colonies?

Colonial America: Key Events and Ideas

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1.
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They were progressive democracies but also codified slavery.
They were isolated from the rest of the world.
They were the first to abolish slavery.
They had no form of government.
2.
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What was significant about the Mayflower Compact?
It was the first document to guarantee representative government.
It was signed by all passengers on the Mayflower.
It allowed women to vote.
It abolished slavery.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who were allowed to vote in the Massachusetts Bay Colony under the Puritans?
All male church members
All women
Only property owners
Only Puritan ministers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the first written constitution in the American colonies?
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Frame of Government
The Mayflower Compact
The Charter of Liberties
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What phrase did William Penn coin that became important later?
No taxation without representation
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
All men are created equal
Give me liberty or give me death
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was Bacon's Rebellion initially about?
A protest against high taxes
A demand for more land
A fight for religious freedom
A conflict over who should manage relations with Native Americans
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?
It established a new form of government.
It resulted in the abolition of slavery.
It led to the end of indentured servitude and increased reliance on slavery.
It led to the independence of the colonies.
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