Colonial America: Government and Society

The video explores colonial society in the 18th century, focusing on John Locke's philosophy, the Enlightenment, and the Great Awakening. It discusses the impact of print culture, highlighting Benjamin Franklin's contributions. The video also covers the development of art and education, the diversity of migrant groups, and the structures of colonial governments.

What was John Locke's view on the source of governmental power?

• It resides with the military.

• It resides with the people.

• It resides with the monarchy.

• It resides with the church.

Which publication was known for its aphorisms and was revised multiple times?

• Poor Richard's Almanack

• The Boston Globe

• The New York Times

• The Philadelphia Gazette

What was a significant outcome of the Great Awakening?

• A decline in religious participation

• A call for separation of church and state

• Increased power of the monarchy

• The unification of all churches

Who was known for delivering sermons that attracted large audiences during the Great Awakening?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Whitfield

What was the primary difference between sectarian and non-sectarian colleges?

• Sectarian colleges were free, non-sectarian were not.

• Sectarian colleges were affiliated with a church, non-sectarian were not.

• Sectarian colleges were in Europe, non-sectarian were in America.

• Sectarian colleges were for men, non-sectarian were for women.

Which college was founded by civic leaders including Benjamin Franklin?

• Harvard University

• Princeton University

• Yale University

• University of Pennsylvania

Which group was primarily responsible for the migration to Pennsylvania during the colonial period?

• The Spanish

• The Italians

• The Germans

• The French

What was a common feature of colonial governments by 1750?

• Direct democracy

• A single house legislature

• Rule by the monarchy

• A governor and a separate legislature

Which group faced persecution by the British government, leading them to migrate to America?

• The Swedes

• The French Protestants

• The Scots-Irish

• The Dutch

What was the role of the lower house in colonial governments?

• To appoint the governor

• To vote on the governor's laws

• To manage foreign affairs

• To oversee the military