Quiz Me! - Documents: Colonization Test your knowledge about documents in the Colonization era. 1 / 10 What does it mean to “establish laws for the general good of the colony”? It means the colony will follow the laws of its Mother Country. It means not everyone will agree with the laws but they are what is best. It means everyone in the colony will vote on each law. It means that only good laws will be recognized. 2 / 10 Which of the statements below is the correct interpretation of the Join or Die political cartoon? The snake represents the colonies and claims if they do not come together certain death is upon them. The snake represents the leaders from each colony and is trying to get the colonists to elect new leaders to survive. The cartoon is trying to get the colonies to unite against the British and fight for independence. The snake represents the colonies and urges them to unite together with the British to fight the French and Indians. 3 / 10 Why is the Massachusetts Body of Liberties considered the first Bill of Rights? The Framers of the US Bill of Rights copied the Massachusetts Body of Liberties. Seven of the current US Bill of Rights can be found in the Massachusetts Body of Liberties. Liberties of women, children, servants, and animals were protected by the document. Voting rights were extended to women and servants. 4 / 10 What function did the General Court hold under the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Powers Legislative Powers Executive Powers Judicial Powers 5 / 10 Why was the Albany Plan of Union rejected by the colonies? The colonies wanted to wait and see how the French and Indian War went. The colonies were loyal to the king. The colonies wanted to declare their independence from England first. The colonies did not want their own power limited. 6 / 10 This document is often referred to as the First Written Constitution in the American Colonies. The Articles of Confederation The Declaration the Rights of Men The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut The Mayflower Compact 7 / 10 Why is the Join or Die political cartoon unique to US history? It was the first known political cartoon to appear in any newspaper in the colonies. It was the only political cartoon Benjamin Franklin drew for a newspaper. The political cartoon was published in newspapers in England. The only time it was published was during the French and Indian War. 8 / 10 What makes the Massachusetts Body of Liberties a unique document for its time? It includes all of the current rights in the US Bill of Rights. It included the 10 Commandments. It included rights for women, children, servants, and animals. It made the death penalty illegal. 9 / 10 What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? It created a government based on the consent of the governed. It established laws for the Plymouth colony. It was the first governing document signed by women. It was the first constitution in the colonies. 10 / 10 Why is the Albany Plan of Union significant? It outlined a plan to become an independent nation. It was the first formal proposal to unify the 13 colonies under one centralized government. The colonies decided to fight against the British. It was the first written constitution for the colonies. Your score is Restart quiz
