Life in the Colonies

Question 1

Why did the British government relax rules regulating trade for the American colonies in the late 1600s?

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The British hoped the colonies would become wealthier and spend more on manufactured goods from Britain.

Question 2

Puritan communities in New England during the 1600s emphasized

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reading the Bible.

Question 3

In the late 1600s, the change by the British government in enforcing colonial rules was called

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salutary neglect.

Question 4

Which New England colony had a governor who was not appointed by the King of England?

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Massachusetts Bay

Question 5

How did the First Great Awakening affect attitudes toward religion in the colonies during the early 1700s?

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It increased tolerance of different religions.

Question 6

The First Great Awakening in the American colonies

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featured traveling preachers who gave fiery sermons.

Question 7

In 1735, the trial of Peter Zenger in the colony of New York established

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the freedom of the press.

Question 8

How did Britain’s policy of salutary neglect affect the American colonies?

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It led to an increased sense of independence from Britain.

Question 9

During the First Great Awakening, several educational centers and universities were founded to

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train more ministers.

Question 10

As a result of changes in British policy during the late 1600s, the American colonies

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made their own trade and political decisions.

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