Colonial Governance and Democracy Concepts

The video covers the establishment and development of the original 13 colonies in America, focusing on the Carolinas, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Georgia. It highlights the quest for self-government, religious freedom, and the evolution of democratic institutions. The video also explains the structure of colonial governments, the role of representative assemblies, and the limitations on voting rights. Key terms and concepts related to democracy and governance are reviewed.

What was the main reason the Carolinas became royal colonies?

• The English Navy took control.

• The Dutch settlers demanded it.

• The Proprietors wanted to sell the land.

• The settlers wanted self-government.

Which colony was founded as a haven for Quakers?

• New Jersey

• Delaware

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

What was the purpose of founding Georgia?

• To expand trade routes

• To establish a new religious community

• To serve as a military base

• To provide a second chance for debtors

What was the first representative assembly in the colonies?

• Pennsylvania Assembly

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• New York Assembly

• Georgia Council

Which type of democracy involves people voting directly on laws?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Federal democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

Who appointed the governors in most of the colonies?

• The local assemblies

• The colonists

• The king

• The Proprietors

What was a requirement for voting in most colonies?

• Being a military officer

• Owning property

• Being a member of the church

• Having a college degree

What does 'freedom of religion' mean?

• The right to form religious assemblies

• The right to vote in religious matters

• The right to choose how to worship or not to worship

• The right to establish a state religion

What is a 'veto' in the context of government?

• The power to pass a law

• The power to reject a bill

• The power to amend a law

• The power to enforce a law

What is a 'haven' as described in the colonial context?

• A place of cultural exchange

• A place of political power

• A place of safety

• A place of economic opportunity