Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Chapter 4 Study Guide

Below is a copy of the chapter 4 study guide for your test on Tuesday, 11/27 (A-Day) & Wednesday, 11/28 (B-Day).  This will not be due for a grade, but it will be very helpful in succeeding on your test.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving break, but don't forget to take some time to STUDY!

PARENTS:  I am currently behind on grading.  I plan on updating grade portal over the break with assignments and chapter 4 projects to provide a clearer picture of student's current progress and grades.

Chapter 4 Study Guide
1.     Study vocabulary from the chapter.
2.     What kind of rights did American colonists have?
3.     What allowed British officials to search houses and businesses?
4.     Who influenced Thomas Jefferson?
5.     What did the New England economy depend on?
6.     Explain the Tea Act of 1773.
7.     Know the geographical features of the Southern Colonies.
8.     Know the geographical features of the New England Colonies,
9.     Know the geographical features of the Middle Colonies.
10.                        Who was responsible for the Declaration of Independence?
11.                        What did most colonial governments have in common?
(Going to be an extended response!!!)
12.                        What was the Great Awakening and describe the impact it had on the colonists?
13.                        Know the Magna Carta and it’s importance.
14.                        What was the Enlightenment?
15.                         What were the actions taken by the First Continental Congress? What was King George’s reaction?
16.                        Colonists elected local assemblies. Most governors, however, were appointed by the King. Why did the king want royal governors?
17.                        What was the main economic reason people came to America?
18.                        How did the ideas of John Locke and other great thinkers contribute to the Declaration of Independence?
19.                        How did the outcome of the French and Indian war affect the colonists?
20.                        Why did the Tea Act anger the colonists?
21.                        What was the outcome of the Second Continental Congress?
22.                        What were the Coercive Acts? What did the colonists call them?
23.                        Name two early English documents that influenced the foundation of democracy. What did they have in common?
24.                        Jamestown colonists formed an assembly called the House of Burgesses. They elected leaders to represent them in this assembly. What was the significance of this form of government?

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