Colonial America: Key Events and Ideas

Colonial America: Key Events and Ideas

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the paradox of democracy and slavery in early American colonies, highlighting the development of representative assemblies and constitutional government. It discusses key events like Bacon's Rebellion and the structure of colonial government in 1750, emphasizing the influence of Enlightenment ideas and the importance of freedom of the press.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the paradox of the early American colonies?

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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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