Quiz Me! - Era: Colonization Test your knowledge about the Colonization era. 1 / 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. 2 / 10 What is the historical significance of 1607 to Jamestown? Jamestown became England’s first permanent settlement in North America in 1607. Tobacco became the cash crop of Jamestown in 1607. John Smith became the leader of Jamestown in 1607. Jamestown was the first colony established for religious reasons in North America in 1607. 3 / 10 Who was the English Jurist who wrote Commentaries on the Laws of England? William Blackstone John Locke Jean-Jacques Rousseau Baron de Montesseau 4 / 10 Why is the Join or Die political cartoon unique to US history? The political cartoon was published in newspapers in England. It was the first known political cartoon to appear in any newspaper in the colonies. The only time it was published was during the French and Indian War. It was the only political cartoon Benjamin Franklin drew for a newspaper. 5 / 10 Where would the Middle Passage most likely fit in the sequence of events above? Between events 2 and 3 Between events 1 and 2 Between events 3 and 4 Between events 4 and 5 6 / 10 John Peter Zenger, publisher of the New York Weekly Journal, criticized the New York Governor and was arrested and his newspaper burned. What was he charged with? Slander Plagiarism Arson Seditious libel 7 / 10 The Supreme Court often references William Blackstone’s writing as a source for determining the intent of the Founders when interpreting the Constitution. It is considered the most complete and readable commentary on English law. What is the name of his work? Commentaries on the Laws of England The Spirit of the Laws Second Treatise of Civil Government Leviathan 8 / 10 Anne Hutchinson was a woman who spoke out against the religious teachings of ministers in Massachusetts Bay Colony. She was banished to what colony? New Jersey Jamestown Rhode Island Pennsylvania 9 / 10 The Supreme Court often references William Blackstone’s writing as a source for determining the intent of the Founders when interpreting the Constitution. It is considered the most complete and readable commentary on English law. What is the name of his work? Commentaries on the Laws of England Second Treatise of Civil Government The Spirit of the Laws Leviathan 10 / 10 What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in early colonial history? Its membership was open to all male and female residents of Virginia. Its members included George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. It was modeled after the Mayflower Compact. It was the first representative assembly in the colonies. Your score is Restart quiz
