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WorksheetsGrowth of Representative Govt.
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies?
The colonists petitioned the government to establish a navy
Smuggling of goods in the colonies decreased
Self-government developed in the colonies
The colonists united for trade and defense
For what reason did a group of colonists agree to the Mayflower Compact?
To demonstrate good will toward local American Indians
To declare independence from all European nations
To establish trade relations with other colonies
To form a social contract among themselves
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?
created a general council to manage the colonies
experienced strict control by Parliament
established their own representative governments
appointed governors who reported to the King
Which statement best describes the influence of this document?
It helped establish the tradition of self-government.
It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws.
It established the concept of unalienable rights.
It outlined a plan for independence from British rule.
The Virginia House of Burgesses is important in history because it was the
the first time a council advised the Virginia Company
only legislative body in England
first election of women as leaders
first elective legislative body in America where representatives were elected by the people
What happened as a result of Salutary Neglect?
the colonies developed a tradition of self-government
many religious groups would leave the 13 colonies
many colonies made alliances with other countries
wealthy colonies would declare independence
Why was the Mayflower Compact created in 1620?
to satisfy British church leaders
to justify taking land from the American Indians
to establish self government in the colonies
to provide a way to make more trips to North America
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut is important because it —
established the largest colonial military unit in the Revolutionary War
banned protest demonstrations against the English king
served as a legislative model for the U.S. Congress
was the first written constitution in North America
Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?
The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures
The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia
Colonists used the assembly to overrule decision of the royal governor
The king revoked Virginias charter because the assembly became too powerful
Which of the following was a characteristic of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
They refused to trade with anyone except England.
Members were chosen by the governor.
The governor had no power in its decisions.
Representatives were elected by the people.
It was the first document to place limits on the king's power and establish a trial by jury
It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
It determined England's physical boundaries
The English Bill of Rights
Created separation of powers
Enhanced the democratic election
Limited the powers of the king and queen
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