STAAR Review - Representative Government

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In the early days of the colonies, a belief in these rights helped lead to -

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the growth of representative government

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What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies?

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Self-government developed in the colonies

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For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?

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To form a social contract among themselves

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The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could -

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self-govern on a local level

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Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list? Options: The opportunity for trade with American Indians, The distance of the colonies from Great Britain, The doctrine of the Church of England, The economic system of mercantilism

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The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

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Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution? Options: The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures, Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor, The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia, The king revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became too powerful

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The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures

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The factors listed above contributed most to the -

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growth of representative government in the British colonies

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Which of the following happened as a direct result of the policy of "salutary neglect" from 1690 to 1760?
- The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government
- Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies
- The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense
- Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries

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The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government

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Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram? Options: Create a general council to manage the colonies, Experienced strict control by Parliament, Established their own representative institutions, Appointed governors who reported to the king

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Established their own representative institutions

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This diagram shows a sequence of events in colonial history. Why is this sequence of events important?

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Colonists established a tradition of self-government

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