Colonial Government Quiz

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

• 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 

Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution? 

• 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.

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

• created a general council to manage the colonies
• experienced strict control by Parliament
• established their own representative institutions 
• appointed governors who reported to the king

Which expanded democracy by allowing men who were non church members the right to vote?

• Magna Carta
• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• Virginia House of Burgesses
• Town Meetings

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?

• 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.

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

• self-govern on a local level

• vote in the British Parliament

• participate in a free-market economy

• express dissatisfaction with British rule

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments.

• It weakened the influence of religion in government.

• It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.

The House of Burgesses was established in —

• Maryland.

• New York.

• North Carolina.

• Virginia.

The Mayflower Compact was signed by —

• men who lived in the Plymouth Colony.

• English officials in the Plymouth Colony.

• American Indians in the Plymouth Colony.

• a majority of women in the Plymouth Colony.

In what way was the House of Burgesses similar to the government that would later be established in the United States?

• The citizens of each individual city elected its members.

• Members had to belong to a political party to be elected.

• It met three times a year and held elections every two years.

• It had the power to levy taxes, raise an army, and declare war.