Quiz Me! - Era: Colonization Test your knowledge about the Colonization era. 1 / 10 What does it mean to “establish laws for the general good of the colony”? It means that only good laws will be recognized. It means not everyone will agree with the laws but they are what is best. It means the colony will follow the laws of its Mother Country. It means everyone in the colony will vote on each law. 2 / 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? Leviathan Second Treatise of Civil Government The Spirit of the Laws Commentaries on the Laws of England 3 / 10 How did the First Great Awakening influence the American Revolution? Religious leaders became more involved in politics. Women became more interested in working outside the home. The movement inspired reforms in education, public health, and women’s suffrage. The movement unified the colonies and established important lines of communication. 4 / 10 What is the historical significance of 1607 to Jamestown? John Smith became the leader of Jamestown in 1607. Jamestown became England’s first permanent settlement in North America in 1607. Jamestown was the first colony established for religious reasons in North America in 1607. Tobacco became the cash crop of Jamestown in 1607. 5 / 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. Liberties of women, children, servants, and animals were protected by the document. Voting rights were extended to women and servants. Seven of the current US Bill of Rights can be found in the Massachusetts Body of Liberties. 6 / 10 Which statement best explains the importance of mercantilism in the 16th and 17th centuries? Navigation Acts allowed all nations and colonies to trade freely with one another. Obtaining gold was more important than acquiring raw materials to manufacture goods. Nations desired to increase their power and wealth by exporting more than they imported. Colonies exported manufactured goods to the mother countries. 7 / 10 Why is the Albany Plan of Union significant? It was the first written constitution for the colonies. The colonies decided to fight against the British. It was the first formal proposal to unify the 13 colonies under one centralized government. It outlined a plan to become an independent nation. 8 / 10 Who was the Quaker that established Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers and welcomed religious toleration? William Penn Anne Hutchinson Thomas Hooker John Rolfe 9 / 10 What function did the General Court hold under the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Powers Legislative Powers Judicial Powers Executive Powers 10 / 10 Thomas Hooker left Massachusetts and established a highly successful church in which colony? Rhode Island New Hampshire Delaware Connecticut Your score is Restart quiz
