Quiz Me! - Era: Colonization Test your knowledge about the Colonization era. 1 / 10 How did the First Great Awakening influence the American Revolution? The movement unified the colonies and established important lines of communication. Women became more interested in working outside the home. The movement inspired reforms in education, public health, and women’s suffrage. Religious leaders became more involved in politics. 2 / 10 What was the cause of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1675? Members of the Nottoway and Susquehannock tribes attacked Jamestown. Governor Berkeley’s policies supported farmers who owned small amounts of land. Governor Berkeley’s policies favored plantation owners over frontier settlers. The House of Burgesses refused to lower taxes. 3 / 10 Why was the Albany Plan of Union rejected by the colonies? The colonies wanted to declare their independence from England first. The colonies did not want their own power limited. The colonies wanted to wait and see how the French and Indian War went. The colonies were loyal to the king. 4 / 10 What was the most significant economic effect of the transatlantic slave trade? It contributed to economic growth in England and her colonies. It created generations of enslaved persons from Africa. It created economic hardship in England and her colonies. It created a demand for European goods in Africa. 5 / 10 What is the historical significance of 1607 to Jamestown? Jamestown was the first colony established for religious reasons in North America in 1607. 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. 6 / 10 Why was the French and Indian War a cause of the American Revolution? The French refused to give up their claims in the Ohio Valley. The British imposed new taxes on the colonists to pay off war debt. Indian tribes who sided with the French joined the British to fight the colonists. George Washington fought in the war and wanted to become a British officer. 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? Second Treatise of Civil Government Leviathan Commentaries on the Laws of England The Spirit of the Laws 8 / 10 John Peter Zenger was arrested for seditious libel, yet his lawyer argued that the law violated what freedom? Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom of religion Right to bear arms 9 / 10 What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in early colonial history? It was modeled after the Mayflower Compact. It was the first representative assembly in the colonies. Its membership was open to all male and female residents of Virginia. Its members included George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. 10 / 10 Why is the Albany Plan of Union significant? The colonies decided to fight against the British. It was the first written constitution for the colonies. It was the first formal proposal to unify the 13 colonies under one centralized government. It outlined a plan to become an independent nation. Your score is Restart quiz
