1. which of the following was most likely the greatest benefit in allowing non-church members to vote in public elections?

it created a stronger sense of community.
it allowed more people to become involved in the political life of the community.
it gave connecticut more representatives in the house of representatives after the revolution.
it allowed the colony to collect more tax revenues as only citizens who voted could be taxed.

2. how are the establishment of virginia and massachusetts similar?

both were founded for religious freedom of its’ people.
both were funded by joint stock companies.
both were searching for gold and silver treasures.
both were struggling with the native americans in fierce wars.

3.what is most characteristic of the fundamental orders of connecticut?

freedom of worship was given to all maryland colonists.
it was a model for future state constitutions.
the orders established laws for the plymouth colony.

4. what was the lawmaking assembly of virginia?

house of burgesses
colonial assembly
virginia council

5. before settling the plymouth colony, the pilgrims agreed to obey the rules of the colony by signing the .

6. which of the following political ideas was rejected by the puritans?

democracy
republicanism
divine right of kings
right to vote

7. why were constitutions important for early colonists?

they established a clear portrayal of political power.
they allowed a firm foundation of governing principles.
they allowed all people an equal voice in government.
they established the religious freedoms as the american foundation.

8. why did the companies control the government of their colonies?

they did not believe in the rights of the people.
they wanted to control the colonists so they could provide profits for the company.
they had planned to gradually allow government by the people.
they were acting under the king’s order to control their colony.

9. what do connecticut and new hampshire have in common?

they were both founded by colonists discontent with the puritan laws.
they were both founded for religious freedoms for all colonists.
they both once belonged to the massachusetts colony.
they were both settled before the king granted their charter.

10. select the two colonies which were proprietary colonies.

virginia
connecticut
rhode island
pennsylvania
maryland

11. the colonies at jamestown and plymouth were sponsored by the:

plymouth company
massachusetts bay company
london company

12. the work in tobacco fields was done by what two groups?

native americans and indentured servants
slaves and proprietors
indentured servants and slaves

13. land grants to establish colonies were made either to a:

company or religious group
proprietor or king
company or proprietor

14. which of the following statements are true about the pilgrims' settlement? select all that apply.

due to the mild winter, the pilgrims maintained a healthy population.
the plymouth colony became a part of the massachusetts bay colony.
the pilgrims elected a governor prior to settling on the new land.
the pilgrims disbanded after their first governer died.
squanto's reluctance to the pilgrims contributed to the decline of the plymouth colony.

15. why was virginia successful?

the colonists had learned to work in harmony with native americans.
the colonists had hundreds of reinforcements to add to their numbers.
the colonists were promised land if they worked if they could succeed.
the colonists were afraid of the new governor and did not want to him.

16. the mayflower compact was

the pilgrims attempt at self-government.
was an indication of dominance in the new world.
was a contract between native americans and pilgrims.
a deal made between the pilgrims and the king.

1.

It allowed more people to become involved in the political life of the community.

It gave Connecticut more representatives in the House of Representatives after the revolution.

(These answers are very close so just pick one tat u feel is best sorry)

2.

Both were founded for religious freedom of its’ people.

3.

It was a model for future state constitutions.

4.

House of Burgesses

5.

Mayflower compact

6.

Divine Right of Kings

7.

They allowed a firm foundation of governing principles.

8.

They had planned to gradually allow the government by the people.  

9.

They were both settled before the king granted their charter.

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Pennsylvania

Maryland

11.

London Company

12.

indentured servants and slaves

13.

company or religious group

14.

The Pilgrims elected a governor prior to settling on the new land.( pretty sure its only this one)

The Plymouth Colony became a part of the Massachusetts Bay colony.

15.

The colonists had hundreds of reinforcements to add to their numbers.

16.

the Pilgrims attempt at self-government.

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Explanation:

1. Which of the following was most likely the greatest benefit in allowing non-church members to vote in public elections?

It allowed more people to become involved in the political life of the community.

2. How are the establishment of Virginia and Massachusetts similar?

Both were founded for religious freedom of its’ people.

The colonies of Virginia and Massachusetts were similar in some ways and different in others. They were both founded in the first half of the 17th century and they both practiced some form of self-governance. They had very different climates, however, which meant that the Massachusetts economy was driven by things like shipping and shipbuilding while Virginia's warmer temperatures allowed for an agriculture-based economy.It early inhabitants faced many of the same difficulties in establishing a viable colony.Both colonies were helped by the native populations in its respective regions.

3. What is most characteristic of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

It was a model for future state constitutions.

The matter of whether the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut should be considered a constitution in the modern sense, let alone honored as the first written constitution, remains a matter of debate.  

4. What was the lawmaking assembly of Virginia?

House of Burgesses

House of Burgesses. The House of Burgesses was an assembly of elected representatives from Virginia that met from 1643 to 1776. This democratically elected legislative body was the first of its kind in English North America.

5. Before settling the Plymouth colony, the Pilgrims agreed to obey the rules of the colony by signing the : The Mayflower Compact created laws for Mayflower Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims alike for the good of their new colony. It was a short document which established that: the colonists would remain loyal subjects to King James, despite their need for self-governance.

6. Which of the following political ideas was rejected by the Puritans?

Divine Right of Kings

Puritans rejected the Divine right of KIngs. This is because Puritans were to create their own religious party and make their own statement in politics

7. Why were constitutions important for early colonists?

They allowed a firm foundation of governing principles.

8. Why did the companies control the government of their colonies?

They had planned to gradually allow government by the people.

9. What do Connecticut and New Hampshire have in common?

They were both settled before the king granted their charter.

10. Select the two colonies which were proprietary colonies.

Pennsylvania

Maryland

11. The colonies at Jamestown and Plymouth were sponsored by the:

London Company

The Virginia Company of London, organized in 1606, sponsored the Virginia Colony. Organizers of the company wanted to expand English trade and obtain a wider market for English manufactured goods.

12. The work in tobacco fields was done by what two groups?

indentured servants and slaves

13. Land grants to establish colonies were made either to a:

company or religious group

14. Which of the following statements are true about the Pilgrims' settlement? Select all that apply.

Due to the mild winter, the Pilgrims maintained a healthy population.

The Plymouth Colony became a part of the Massachusetts Bay colony.

Squanto's reluctance to help the Pilgrims contributed to the decline of the Plymouth Colony.

15. Why was Virginia successful?

The colonists had hundreds of reinforcements to add to their numbers.

16. The Mayflower Compact was

the Pilgrims attempt at self-government.

The Mayflower Compact was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower.  

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