Question 1

From 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?

Accepted Answer

The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

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Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.

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Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.

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The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

Question 2

The factors listed above contributed most to the —

Accepted Answer

growth of representative government in the British colonies

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election of British colonists to Parliament

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expansion of British trade in the Americas

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creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians

Question 3

Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?

Accepted Answer

The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

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The doctrine of the Church of England

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The economic system of mercantilism

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The opportunity for trade with American Indians

Question 4

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

Accepted Answer

Established their own representative institutions

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Created a general council to manage the colonies

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Appointed governors who reported to the king

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Experienced strict control by Parliament

Question 5

Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?

Accepted Answer

The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.

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Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor.

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The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia.

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The king revoked Virginia’s charter because the assembly became too powerful.

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