TEKS Social Studies Grade 8 - 8.3.A: Explain Reasons For The Growth Of Representative Government & Institutions During The Colonial Period
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- Q1From 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?Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.60s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q2The factors listed above contributed most to the —growth of representative government in the British colonieselection of British colonists to Parliamentexpansion of British trade in the Americascreation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians60s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q3Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?The doctrine of the Church of EnglandThe distance of the colonies from Great BritainThe economic system of mercantilismThe opportunity for trade with American Indians60s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q4Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?Created a general council to manage the coloniesEstablished their own representative institutionsAppointed governors who reported to the kingExperienced strict control by Parliament60s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q5Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor.The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia.The king revoked Virginia’s charter because the assembly became too powerful.60s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
