British settlement in North America, 1713–41 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many colonies had Britain established by 1713?
How many colonies had Britain established by 1713?
Thirteen colonies
What body managed colonial affairs from London?
What body managed colonial affairs from London?
The Board of Trade
Who appointed the royal governor of each colony?
Who appointed the royal governor of each colony?
The British monarch
What powers did elected colonial assemblies have?
What powers did elected colonial assemblies have?
Passing laws and raising taxes
What was the main religious affiliation in New England by 1713?
What was the main religious affiliation in New England by 1713?
Congregationalist
What economic activities did New England colonists engage in?
What economic activities did New England colonists engage in?
Farming, fishing & skilled trades
What made land ownership different in the middle colonies?
What made land ownership different in the middle colonies?
Land sold in smaller plots
What policy distinguished the middle colonies religiously?
What policy distinguished the middle colonies religiously?
Practised religious tolerance
What crops were cultivated on southern plantations?
What crops were cultivated on southern plantations?
Tobacco and rice
What percentage were enslaved in some southern colonies?
What percentage were enslaved in some southern colonies?
Over fifty percent
Who could vote to choose representatives in colonial assemblies?
Who could vote to choose representatives in colonial assemblies?
Property owners only
How was local governance handled in the colonies?
How was local governance handled in the colonies?
Town meetings & county courts