8th Grade SS - 8.3A
Quiz by Debbie Turner
Grade 8
Social Studies
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- Q 1/6Score 0Which of the following best replaces the question in the diagram?29established their own representative institutionsexperienced strict control by Parliamentcreated a general council to manage the coloniesappointed governors who reported to the king
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- Q1Which of the following best replaces the question in the diagram?established their own representative institutionsexperienced strict control by Parliamentcreated a general council to manage the coloniesappointed governors who reported to the king30s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q2From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise 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 developed a strong tradition of self-government.Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.30s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q3The factors listed above contributed most to the -election of British colonists to Parliamentcreation of alliances between British settlers and American Indiansexpansion of British trade in the Americasgrowth of representative government in the British colonies30s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q4Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor.The king revoked Virginia’s charter because the assembly became too powerful.The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia.30s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q5Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?The distance of the colonies from Great BritainThe economic system of mercantilismThe opportunity for trade with American IndiansThe doctrine of the Church of England30s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q6The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could —vote in the British Parliamentexpress dissatisfaction with British ruleself-govern on a local levelparticipate in a free-market economy30s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
