Colonization and Exploration 3a
Quiz by Danielle Huttenhoff
Grade 8
Social Studies (2018)(Archived)
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- Q1The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonist could.self-govern on a local levelExpress dissatisfaction with british ruleVote in British ParliamentParticipate in a free-market economy30s113.20.3.A
- Q2What factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in the list?The distance of the Colonies from englandthe doctrine of the church of englandthe economic system of Mercantilismopportunity for trade with the natives30s
- Q3Which Statement explains the significance of this constitutional institution?Colonists Used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governorThe assembly served as a model for other colonial legislaturesthe assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent VirginiaThe king revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became to powerful30s113.20.3.A
- Q4The factors listed above contributed most to the-expansion of British trade in the Americascreation of alliances between British settlers and American IndiansElection of British colonist to parliamentgrowth of representative government in the British Colonies30s113.20.3.A
- Q5Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal coloniesThe colonies refused to participate in a system of common defenseThe colonies developed a strong tradition of self governmentMany colonies sought economic aid from other countries30s113.20.3.A
- Q6Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?Established their own representative institutionsCreated a General council to manage the coloniesAppointed governors who reported to the kingExperienced strict control by Parliament30s113.20.3.A
- Q7For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?To demonstrate goodwill toward local American IndiansTo form a social contract among themselvesTo declare Independence from all European nationsTo establish trade relations with other countries30s113.20.3.A
