1.4 Growth of Representative Government
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- Q1
What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies
Smuggling of goods in the colonies decreased
Self-government developed in the colonies
The colonies united for trade and defense
The colonies petitioned the government to establish a navy
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q2
For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?
To form a social contract among themselves
To demonstrate goodwill towards American Indians
To establish trade relations with other colonies
To declare independence from all European nations
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q3
The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so colonists could-
vote in the British Parliament
self-govern on a local level
express dissatisfaction with British rule
participate in a free market economy
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q4
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
The economic system of Mercantilism
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The doctrine of the Church of England
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q5
What statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?
The king revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became too powerful
The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures
Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor
The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q6
The factors in the table contributed most to the-
election of British colonists to Parliament
expansion of British trade in the Americas
creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians
growth of representative government in the British colonies
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q7
From 1690-1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as "salutary neglect." Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense
The colonies established a strong tradition of self-government
Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q8
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?
Established their own representative institutions
Experienced strict control by Parliament
Created a general council to govern the colonies
Appointed governors who reported to the King
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q9
Which statement best describes the influence of this document?
It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws
It helped establish the tradition of self-government
It established the concept of unalienable rights
It outlined a plan for independence from British rule
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q10
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It weakened the influence of religion in government
It limited the power of future colonial governments
It guaranteed liberties to the colonists through local government
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
120s8.3.A: Social Studies - History - Q11
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
The Puritans refused to obey the appointed governor
The Puritans allowed women to participate in government
The Puritans outlawed slavery in Massachusetts
The Puritans developed a form of representative self government
120s8.3.C: Social Studies - History - Q12
Which of the following completes the sentence in the excerpt?
limited property ownership to church members
asked the king to appoint a governor for the colonies
extended voting rights beyond church members
restricted trade with neighboring colonies
120s8.3.C: Social Studies - History - Q13
Thomas Hooker's Fundamental Orders of Connecticut is important in U.S. political history because it was an early colonial document that-
extended suffrage to women
outlawed protective tariffs
provided for the election of representatives
proposed the creation of an independent country
120s8.3.B: Social Studies - History - Q14
Which feature of colonial self-government does this charter establish?
Separation of powers
Direct Democracy
An elected legislature
Checks and Balances
120s8.20.A: Social Studies - Citizenship - Q15
Settlers in Maryland struggled to resolve various disputes in the early days of the colony. The Maryland Assembly resolved many of those disputes in 1649 by passing a law that-
granted farmland to former indentured servants
allowed men without property to vote in all elections
extended citizenship to American Indians
allowed all Christians to worship freely
120s8.23.C: Social Studies - Culture
