Quiz Lessons 2-7 Flashcards
What did the Great Awakening encourage amongst the colonists?
The Great Awakening encouraged young people to examine their lives. It also contributed to a religious revival and for the colonists to stand over other religions. Self rule was a common idea.
What is the theory of mercantilism and how was it practiced during the colonial era in the U.S.?
Mercantilism is the belief that the colonies would benefit its own country. This was practiced by keeping a strict control over trade and exporting more goods than importing.
How were colonial legislatures able to check the power of the British governor during colonial times?
The legislature had control over the finances, meaning they had all of the control.
The first French colonists in North America were mostly interested in what?
The French wanted to create wealth through trading in America. The French settlers were looking for adventure, to gain wealth through trading, and to surpass their rivals, the English.
The Virginia Company established the House of Burgesses to do what?
The Virginia Company wanted to attract more settlers by having an established government. Male settlers were allowed to vote on burgesses (representatives) to run the government.
The Separatists (pilgrims) established a colony because they wanted to do what?
They wanted to have a self - government and create their own laws. They agreed to be a “civil body politic” and abide by laws that confirmed “the general Good of the Colony.”
What did the Mayflower Compact show that the Pilgrims were ready for?
The Mayflower Compact showed that the Pilgrims were ready to unite into a “civil body politic.” They joined together and created an outline for their colony.
How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (under Thomas Hooker’s) influence the development of representative government in America?
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut relied on people to obey all of the laws and seek for the common good. It gave the vote to all male property owners and it limited the governor’s power. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut ended up expanding the idea of representative government.
Why did the British take control of New Amsterdam?
The British took control for economic opportunities and freedom of religion.
How did William Penn attract so many people to his colony?
William Penn attracted people by sending out pamphlets describing his colony. People liked that Penn’s colony allowed different ethnicities and religions to live together in peace.
The increase in the number of enslaved Africans arriving in America was largely due to what factor?
The plantations relied heavily on slaves. The increase of slaves was due to plantations.
