Chapter 4 - Life in the Colonies Flashcards
how did the great awakening prepare the colonists for the american revolution?
it encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
which english traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
self-government
what was an effect of the magna carta in england?
it limited the power of the king
how did the establishment of parliament strengthen the rights of english citizens?
laws were made by representatives of the citizens
what was a main goal of education for students in the new england colonies?
to be able to read the bible
which right did the english bill of rights provide?
to petition the king
why was the english bill of rights important to the colonists?
it spelled out what was due to the colonists as english citizens
the middle passage refers to
the ocean crossing of the slaves
what happened to slavery in the colonies?
it expanded throughout the colonies
which belief spurred the great awakening?
people had lost their faith
what slowed the growth of public education in the middle colonies?
religious differences
put the following events in chronological order: parliament, english bill of rights, magna carta, great awakening
magna carta, parliament, english bill of rights, great awakening
which event became known as the glorious revolution?
the king was overthrown and parliament retained lawmaking powers
in which way were colonial public schools like the public schools of today?
the schools taught reading and writing
how did a colonist achieve a higher class in colonial society?
by making a lot of money
