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This is a form of municipal legislature, still seen in some New England states, where an entire local group of people are able to participate in the creation of local governing policies.
Town Meeting
The House of Burgesses is associated with what colony?
Virginia
2. The purpose of the House of Burgesses was to __________ the colony. a) make laws for b) expand the borders of c) ratify the Constitution for d) declare the independence of
a) make laws for
The Navigation Acts reinforced the British economic policy of _____. capitalism communism mercantilism socialism
mercantilism
Colonial representative bodies such as the House of Burgesses developed as a result of the British policy known as
salutary neglect.
Why did Britain begin enforcing trade laws passed by Parliament? to fund more wars to raise more revenue revenge for the Revolution colonists had supported Spain
to raise more revenue
This is a form of municipal legislature, still seen in some New England states, where an entire local group of people are able to participate in the creation of local governing policies.
town meeting
True or False: Membership to the House of Burgesses was only available to white, male, land owners.
true
This is the name given to a legislative body- such as that in Great Britain- that is usually led by a Prime Minister.
Parliament
This refers to the unofficial British policy of enforcing few of the restrictions legally placed on their North American colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Salutary Neglect
Which statement BEST describes an effect of the British policy of salutary neglect? A) The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing. B) Colonial governors became more powerful than assemblies. C) American colonists stopped sending raw materials to England. D) Parliament increased its military supervision of the colonies.
A) The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing.
Even though the Enlightenment Movement and the Great Awakening had different origins, they both instilled into the colonists a sense of individualism that eventually led them to believe in A) breaking ties with England. B) keeping their English citizenship. C) siding with France against England. D) strengthening their ties with Canada.
A) breaking ties with England.
The First Great Awakening led to all of the following EXCEPT A) the renewed persecution of witches. B) a flourishing of the missionary spirit. C) the growth of institutions of higher learning. D) separatism and secession from established churches.
A) the renewed persecution of witches.
The Appalachian Mountains had what effect on the people of the thirteen original colonies? A) they acted as a barrier to further settlement to the west B) they provided protection to the colonists from invading Indians C) they provided protection to the colonists from Spanish conquistadors D) animals lived there and were an important food source to major cities in the East Eliminate
A) they acted as a barrier to further settlement to the west
Which Jonathan Edwards sermon was very influential and emphasized fundamental teachings of the Bible and Great Awakening beliefs? A) "The Hairs of Your Head" B) "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" C) "Fire and Brimstone in Colonial America" D) "Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners"
B) "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
How did Anne Hutchinson's thoughts and feelings on religion relate to the idea of separation of Church and State? A) She thought that only religious people should be elected to government positions. B) She thought that people had the right to worship without influence of the government. C) She thought that the government had the right to influence people's religious beliefs. D) She thought that the religious leaders of the time supported women's role in the government.
B) She thought that people had the right to worship without influence of the government.
The American Revolution was caused by all of the following EXCEPT A) the cost of the Seven Years' War. B) the upheaval caused by urban industrial laborers. Eliminate C) geographic distance between Britain and North America. D) Britain's policy of "salutary neglect" of the colonies.
B) the upheaval caused by urban industrial laborers. Eliminate
5) This was a 1676 uprising in the Virginia Colony led by frontiersmen against government corruption and oppression.
Bacon's Rebellion
This was a 1676 uprising in the Virginia Colony led by frontiersmen against government corruption and oppression
Bacon's Rebellion
increasing taxes low tobacco prices lack of frontier security All of these were key factors in what 1676 uprising? A) Stono Rebellion B) Shays' Rebellion C) Bacon's Rebellion D) Nat Turner's Rebellion
C) Bacon's Rebellion
The Great Awakening is credited with promoting a more democratic view of society while also encouraging a defiance to authority that ultimately led to A) King Philips War. B) Pontiac's Rebellion. C) the American Revolution. D) the French and Indian War.
C) the American Revolution.
Which early religious movement played a key role in developing democratic thought and individual freedom-- ideas which helped usher in the American Revolution? A) Restorationism B) Manifest Destiny C) the Great Awakening D) the Era of Good Feelings
C) the Great Awakening
The colonial trend of having local governments that were increasingly independent from British control was most likely caused by A) the yearning for political freedom. B) widespread reading of Enlightenment principles. C) the practical necessity of having to care for their daily needs. D) the desire to continue the importation of slaves into the American colonies.
C) the practical necessity of having to care for their daily needs.
· Quakers · Catholics · religious tolerance · flexible social structure All of these terms are associated with what colonial North American region? A) West Indies B) Canadian Provinces C) New England Colonies D) Mid-Atlantic Colonies
D) Mid-Atlantic Colonies
in United States history, the period known as "salutary neglect" is BEST described as having taken place A) after the Civil War. B) after the American Revolution C) before the American Revolution. D) before the French and Indian War.
D) before the French and Indian War.
"Bacon's Rebellion" was mainly caused by A) the treatment of slaves by rich landowners. B) Oglethorpe's treatment of Indians in Georgia. C) conflicts between Spanish and English colonists on the Georgia frontier. D) economic hardship and distrust of Virginia colonists who were unable to acquire land. Eliminate
D) economic hardship and distrust of Virginia colonists who were unable to acquire land. Eliminate
The Great Awakening unified people religiously by A) forcing them to convert to Christianity. B) offering freedom to slaves if they converted to Christianity. C) reminding them that if they did not follow God's rules they would be punished. D) emphasizing people's personal connection with God and their need to accept Jesus. Eliminate
D) emphasizing people's personal connection with God and their need to accept Jesus.
This was the group of representatives from twelve North American Colonies who met in 1774 in response to the Intolerable Acts.
First Continental Congress
The period of Salutary Neglect ended as a result of the __________.
French and Indian War
Which event marked an end to the period in the American colonies known as "salutary neglect"?
French and Indian War
This was the first representative government in North America located in Virginia, but the Virginia Company had to approve any laws it passed.
House of Burgesses
Which preacher from Massachusetts is known for being a leader during the First Great Awakening? A) Nathan Webb B) John Wesley C) Charles Finney D) Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards
7) Series of laws passed by England in 1651 stating that English trade must be transported on English ships.
Navigation Acts
Series of laws passed by England in 1651 stating that English trade must be transported on English ships.
Navigation Acts
Choose the items that CORRECTLY describe "salutary neglect" with regards to American history? Salutary Neglect was a period of time in colonial America before the Revolution. Salutary Neglect ended with the French and Indian War. For decades in the late 1600s, Parliament attempted to end the period of Salutary Neglect. An example of Salutary Neglect was Parliament's lack of enforcement of colonial taxes. An example of Salutary Neglect was the "shot heard 'round the world" in 1775. Salutary Neglect was beneficial for both the colonies and for Britain (for a while). "Salutary" means "official" or "noble."
Salutary Neglect was a period of time in colonial America before the Revolution. Salutary Neglect ended with the French and Indian War. An example of Salutary Neglect was Parliament's lack of enforcement of colonial taxes. Salutary Neglect was beneficial for both the colonies and for Britain (for a while).
Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706, the tenth child of a father who was a soap maker. Franklin would later go on to be one of the most revered people in American history.
belief that anyone can succeed
the word "salutary" means __________. neglect to honor beneficial to respect
beneficial
Which would be considered a significant social effect of the First Great Awakening? A) The number of Protestant religious denominations in the colonies declined. B) The colonies experienced an increase in the number of Catholic immigrants. C) The colonists began to challenge the authority of existing religious institutions. D) The number of women assuming a leadership role in religious institutions increased.
c.) The colonists began to challenge the authority of existing religious institutions.