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The First Great Awakening in the American colonies

A
featured traveling preachers who gave fiery sermons.
B
led to the formation of exclusive social groups in cities.
C
consisted of small crowds of government officials.
D
created harmony within most religious groups.
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During the First Great Awakening, several educational centers and universities were founded to

A
train more ministers.
B
disprove scientific findings.
C
counteract religious teachings.
D
train missionaries to convert others.
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How were people in the middle colonies different from those in the New England and southern colonies?

A
Most people in the middle colonies were Puritan.
B
Most people in the middle colonies came from England.
C
The population in the middle colonies was less tolerant.
D
The population in the middle colonies was more diverse.
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In 1735, the trial of Peter Zenger in the colony of New York established

A
the separation of church and state.
B
the right to a fair trial.
C
the separation of government powers.
D
the freedom of the press.
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An unexpected result of British salutary neglect was that

A
the colonies became richer than Britain wanted.
B
the colonies’ dependence on British rule grew.
C
the colonies developed a separate American identity.
D
the colonies began to develop self-government.
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The Half-Way Covenant adopted by Puritans in 1662

A
made Puritan children and grandchildren partial church members.
B
allowed adults of all religions to vote in elections and hold public office.
C
separated the powers of the governor, courts, and legislature.
D
protected the religious freedom of all citizens in the colonies.
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How did Britain’s policy of salutary neglect affect the American colonies?

A
It led to greater restrictions on colonial self-government.
B
It led to an increased sense of independence from Britain.
C
It led to greater trade restrictions with other European nations.
D
It led to political chaos, weakening the sense of an American identity.
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As a result of changes in British policy during the late 1600s, the American colonies

A
made their official plan to declare independence.
B
made their own trade and political decisions.
C
were not allowed to spend money on British goods.
D
were not allowed to manufacture many kinds of finished goods.
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Which New England colony had a governor who was not appointed by the King of England?

A
Massachusetts Bay
B
New York
C
Pennsylvania
D
Rhode Island
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Puritan communities in New England in the 1600s believed that all children should learn to read and write so they could

A
understand business matters.
B
communicate with relatives in England.
C
attend assembly meetings.
D
read and study the Bible.

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