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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In colonial America, what were women considered from a legal standpoint?
(a) They were possessions.
(b) They were dependent.
(c) They were independent.
(d) They were non-people.

2. What were colonial American rulers always concerned about regarding their positions?
(a) There would be conspiracies agains the people they govern.
(b) There would be plots against them.
(c) The collapse of the government.
(d) The finances to run their office.

3. Who was the head of a colonial household?
(a) The oldest grandfather.
(b) The parents.
(c) The patriarch.
(d) The matriarch.

4. From which business did Ben Franklin eventually retire?
(a) Store owner.
(b) Banking.
(c) Bookbinding.
(d) Printing.

5. Originally in colonial America, how were gentlemen to treat inferiors and subordinates?
(a) As children.
(b) As equals.
(c) As parents.
(d) As spouses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did colonial Americans look on black slavery?

2. Historically, what kinds of men are guilty for all wars and tyrannies?

3. How did fathers among colonial gentry control their adult children?

4. Who did the American colonists blame when the wrong people held office?

5. In colonial America, who were the protectors and creditors of common farmers?

(see the answer key)

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