Module 3 Target Check Practice

Front

Why did England persecute the Puritans and force them to leave England?

Back

The Puritans did not conform to the CHURCH OF ENGLAND and their rules and laws.

Front

What was the document signed on November 21, 1620, by 41 male passengers on the pilgrim ship, representing one of the first attempts at self-government in the English colonies?

Back

Mayflower Compact

Front

Based on the laws of the colony of MARYLAND, which statement best describes Maryland?

Back

A colony based on RELIGIOUS FREEDOM and set up as a CATHOLIC Colony.

Front

How did England's laws dealing with the Headright System encourage more English settlement to Virginia?

Back

Each settler was given 50 ACRES and for each family member or servant they brought, they were given an additional 50 acres.

Front

What particular group of people were given more rights in the Puritan colony in New England than they had in England, including signing contracts, going to court, and owning property?

Back

Women

Front

Who was the founder of the colony of PENNSYLVANIA and leader of QUAKERS who set up laws requiring religious tolerance and more equality for women?

Back

William Penn

Front

Due to Bacon's Rebellion, colonial laws were changed... After this, there were less indentured servants. Also, there was a large increase in ___________, because it was more cost efficient.

Back

Slave Labor

Front

Match the person with the description: Thomas Hooker

Back

He started the colony of CONNECTICUT which set up laws of religious tolerance and gave equal rights to men that were not part of the church.

Front

Match the person with the description: James Oglethorpe

Back

Started the colony of GEORGIA as a haven for people who had been in Debtors Prison, and he outlawed slavery in Georgia.

Front

Match the person with the description: John Smith

Back

He set up a set of rules or laws that required the JAMESTOWN settlers to do their share of work for Jamestown's survival or food would be withheld.