Social Studies - England & New England Colonies

Question 1

Magna Carta

Answer 1

Known as the GReat Charter which limited the Kings power. First written the constitution and said that everyone is subjected to the law. It also included the right of the nobles to have a say in taxation.

Question 2

Parliament

Answer 2

Made up the upper house and elected lower - has to approve taxes before king imposes them

Question 3

English Bill of Rights

Answer 3

A list of rights the government promises to protect

Question 4

The Protestant Reformation - causes & effects on the development of the colonies

Answer 4

Martin Luther a monk split from the church of England and opposed the catholic teachings his followers are called protestants →separated europe = when europeans moved to new world european powers fought over land. Ex: English raided spanish colonies

Question 5

Geography (New England)

Answer 5

Rocky soil made it hard for farming but native americans helped on the coast soil was fertile soil really good at farming

Question 6

Economy

Answer 6

Small farms, fishing, lumber, shipbuilding, whaling

Question 7

Purpose

Answer 7

Safe place for people to practice their religion freely.

Question 8

Slavery

Answer 8

“Servants didn;t have many slaves but they did have some. started getting rid of slaves during revolution

Question 9

Religion

Answer 9

Puritanism in Massachusetts did not want to separate from church.
Rhode Island left because they wanted separation from church and state (did have a bit of religious tolerance)

Question 10

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Answer 10

Limited the power to get the government and allied people to vote without any church requirements but had to own property. → separated government from church and gave government less power