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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did colonial gentry demonstrate virtue?
(a) By consuming enough to employ the commoners.
(b) By righteous behavior and virtuous living.
(c) By supporting trade schools and farms.
(d) By church attendance and charitable contributions.

2. What was the highest class of British society called?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Aristocracy.
(c) Hierarchy.
(d) Egalitarianism.

3. What was the most radical change brought about by the Revolution?
(a) Common people had the same opportunities as the upper class.
(b) Common people no longer felt inferior.
(c) The upper class no longer felt superior.
(d) The upper class must share their status with commoners.

4. What percentage of southern colonists were aristocrats?
(a) 7-8%.
(b) 4-5%.
(c) 5-6%.
(d) 2-3%.

5. In colonial America, what was the ultimate means of defending one's honor?
(a) Debating the cause before equals.
(b) Distributing the truth in printed form.
(c) Going to court.
(d) Dueling.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the middle of the 18th century, what did many revolutionary leaders feel the colonies still needed?

2. What was another name for colonial commoners?

3. Originally in colonial America, how were gentlemen to treat inferiors and subordinates?

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

5. Why was poverty considered a virtue for common colonial people?

(see the answer key)

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