YAWP Ch. 5 Readings Quiz

What significant ties did the colonists develop throughout the eighteenth century?

• Ties with the French monarchy

• Ties with the British monarchy and constitution

• Ties with the Spanish Empire

• Ties with the Dutch Republic

What was paradoxical about the American Revolution?

• It was fought for liberty but allowed slavery to persist

• It was a peaceful transition of power

• It was supported by the British monarchy

• It was a quick and easy victory

What were the two main factors that contributed to Britain's failure to define the colonies' relationship to the empire in the eighteenth century?

• Constant war and competing visions of empire

• Economic prosperity and political stability

• Technological advancements and cultural exchange

• Diplomatic alliances and military strength

What belief did colonists hold about their rights as British subjects in the eighteenth century?

• They were entitled to fewer rights than those in Britain

• They were entitled to all the rights of British subjects and more

• They had no rights under British rule

• They were entitled to rights only if they paid taxes

What was the impact of Britain's 'hands-off' approach to the colonies, known as salutary neglect?

• It led to economic and demographic decline

• It resulted in significant economic and demographic growth

• It caused political instability and unrest

• It strengthened Britain's control over the colonies

What was one of the main duties of the colonial assemblies in the American colonies?

• Declaring war on European nations

• Managing the spending of the colonies' revenue

• Establishing new colonies

• Negotiating treaties with Native American tribes

How did the colonial assemblies view their jurisdiction compared to the British Parliament?

• They saw it as inferior to the British Parliament

• They believed it was equal to the British Parliament

• They thought it was superior to the British Parliament

• They considered it irrelevant to the British Parliament

What ideology influenced colonial political culture, emphasizing the need for vigilance against tyranny?

• Monarchy

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Socialism

According to John Locke, what was the mind originally considered to be?

• A complex machine

• A blank slate (tabula rasa)

• A divine creation

• A predetermined entity

Who was Rev. George Whitefield and what was his role in the colonies?

• A political leader advocating for independence.

• A preacher who spread evangelical Protestant revivalism.

• A military leader during the Seven Years' War.

• A philosopher who wrote about education.