Life in the colonies Flashcards
Which English tradition was adopted in the 13 colonies?
self-government
What was the effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It limited the power of the king
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to petition the king
Which is true about slavery?
It expanded throughout the colonies
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
People have lost their faith
Under the English Bill of Rights, women were allowed to vote in England?
False
Who passed its own laws defining crimes and punishments?
Each Colonial assembly
Which of the crimes was not punishable by death?
Stealing from a business
What were blue laws?
Puritans requires everyone to attend church on Sundays, NO work or play.
In which town did the residents accuse and put to death people of witchcraft?
Salem
Who were the first people to enslave African people?
English Tobacco Planters
Which colonial area had the most children attend school?
New England
Throughout the colonies, there were…….
More men then women
What happened to the children of enslaved people?
They were considered property of their enslavers
During colonial time, 1 out of every 20 colonists lived here
farm
