Colonial Law and Punishments in New England
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Which of the following crimes could lead to a death penalty in Colonial America?

  • Drunkenness
  • Theft
  • Murder (correct)
  • Breaking the Sabbath

    • Colonial America's Puritans required attendance at Sunday Worship.

    True

    Name one punishment used in New England for lesser crimes such as drunkenness.

    Stocks

    During the Salem Witch Trials, _____ women were falsely accused of being witches.

    <p>29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following crimes to their punishments in Colonial America:

    <p>Murder = Death Theft = Jail Drunkenness = Stocks Piracy = Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material were the homes primarily made of?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The town had ample lighting due to the widespread use of glass lamps.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following established the idea that the power of the monarch was limited by law?

    <p>The Magna Carta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonists believed they should have a voice in the English government.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What community effort was mentioned related to fire safety?

    <p>the whole town helped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two rights were established by the English Bill of Rights in 1689?

    <p>Right of Petition to the King and Right to Trial by Jury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The streets of the town were primarily made of ______.

    <p>cobblestones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following lighting sources with their characteristics:

    <p>Torches = Used for lighting but not long-lasting Lamps = May run on grease Betty lamps = Possibly more elaborate lighting options Glass = Considered expensive material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The act that established the power to make and impose taxes belonged to the __________.

    <p>people's elected representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following political claims with their descriptions:

    <p>Magna Carta = Limited the power of the monarch Voice in Parliament = Desire for representation in government Law Makers = Elected representatives English Bill of Rights = List of rights for the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely name of the described instrument?

    <p>Consequentia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The notes indicate that the Consequentiae instrument fell out of use.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event is mentioned in relation to the instrument's history?

    <p>Rebellion or significant social event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Consequentiae instrument is associated with 'the first' and a period of _______.

    <p>historical significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of the Consequentiae instrument with their descriptions:

    <p>Status = Rising or falling Rebellion = An event that caused impact Consequentiae = Affected by historical events First = Potentially linked to a specific period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary educational belief regarding boys among colonialists?

    <p>Boys needed more education than girls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonial women received education in subjects beyond writing and arithmetic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of education did women primarily receive in colonial times?

    <p>Basic education including writing and arithmetic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most colonists believed that ______ needed more education than ______.

    <p>boys, girls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following gender with their perceived educational needs in colonial times:

    <p>Boys = More education Girls = Basic education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population lived in cities during the 1750s?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Taverns in the 1750s served only alcoholic drinks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two products commonly found at the market place in Colonial cities.

    <p>Fresh fish and cheese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ships brought _____ from England to the waterfront.

    <p>news</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of shops with their services:

    <p>Blacksmiths = Metalwork and tool making Shoemakers = Footwear creation Clockmakers = Timepieces crafting Silversmiths = Silver items production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the rapid expansion of slavery in the Southern Colonies during the 1700s?

    <p>Growth of large plantations cultivating cash crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Middle Passage was a humane and comfortable journey for enslaved Africans.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two types of work that enslaved Africans might perform on plantations.

    <p>Field work raising crops; carpentry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ Slave Trade involved the exchange of enslaved Africans for goods such as cloth and guns.

    <p>Atlantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles of enslaved Africans with their responsibilities:

    <p>Midwives = Assist in childbirth Blacksmiths = Work with metal to create tools Gardeners = Cultivate plants for food Field workers = Raise cash crops in plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major impact of the First Awakening during Colonial America?

    <p>Paved the way for the American Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the lower class in colonial America?

    <p>Farmhands, laborers, and indentured servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Great Awakening emphasized that individuals were equal in the eyes of religious authority.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Middle class individuals in colonial America were not allowed to vote.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were revival meetings aimed at during the Great Awakening?

    <p>Restoring religious faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clothing did upper-class individuals typically wear?

    <p>Gold or silver attire, wigs, boots, and buttons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Great Awakening, the ________ Puritans ensured that everyone attended church services.

    <p>New England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts related to the First Awakening with their descriptions:

    <p>Revival meetings = Events for rekindling faith Religious equality = Belief that everyone is equal before God Impact on American Revolution = Significant influence on colonial independence Puritan enforcement = Ensured church attendance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The upper class in colonial America was largely defined by wealth, occupations, and inherited __________.

    <p>titles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following classes in colonial America with their characteristics:

    <p>Upper Class = Successful planters or merchants, usually inherited wealth Middle Class = Owned land or businesses, could vote Lower Class = Farmhands, workers, not allowed to vote Indentured Servants = Worked under contract for a specified period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary source of heat and cooking in colonial farm life?

    <p>Fireplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nine out of ten people lived in cities during colonial America.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of chore that was commonly performed on colonial farms.

    <p>Feeding animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonial farmers had to clear the land of __________ before they could farm.

    <p>trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following chores with their descriptions:

    <p>Cutting wood = Gathering firewood for warmth and cooking Feeding animals = Providing sustenance to livestock Tending crops = Caring for the growth of plants Making tools = Creating implements for farming tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Colonial Assembly

    • Colonial assembly imposed punishments related to murder, treason and piracy.

    New England Jail

    • Punishments under New England law included jail time for offenses like theft, forgery and highway robbery.
    • Corporal punishment, such as whipping and branding were also prevalent.

    Lesser Crimes

    • Drunkenness and breaking the Sabbath were considered lesser crimes.
    • These transgressions were typically punished by being put in the stocks - a form of public shaming.

    New England Puritans (1691)

    • Puritans held strong religious beliefs and enforced them through laws known as "Blue Laws".
    • These laws mandated that all people attend church services held in the town meeting house on Sunday.
    • They believed it was important to “watch for Satan” in all aspects of life.
    • The Salem Witch Trials serve as a dark example of the Puritan beliefs, leading to the false accusation and imprisonment of 29 women.

    Magna Carta

    • The Magna Carta limited the power of the monarch, establishing the concept that even the King was not above the law.

    English Bill of Rights (1689)

    • The English Bill of Rights established the power to make laws and impose taxes as belonging to the people's elected representatives.
    • It also affirmed fundamental rights including:
      • The right of petition to the King.
      • The right to trial by jury.

    Consequentia Instrument

    • It's a historical or fictional instrument, likely a Consequentia.
    • The instrument's status or use seems to have fluctuated throughout history.
    • Its history is intertwined with a rebel or someone who ran away, perhaps a historical or social event, and the first of something.
    • The notes mention “the first” suggesting a timeline or a specific historical period, but it is unclear.

    Colonial Education

    • Colonists prioritized education for boys.
    • Girls received basic education, typically writing and arithmetic.

    Colonial City Life in 1750s

    • Ships brought news from England and goods like paints, carpets, furniture, and books to the city waterfront.
    • The market place offered a variety of farm products like fresh fish, eggs, milk, and cheese.
    • Taverns provided food and drink.
    • Shops in the city offered a range of services, including:
      • Blacksmiths
      • Shoemakers
      • Clockmakers
      • Silversmiths
      • Tailors
      • Barbers
      • Wig makers

    Slave Trade: 1700s

    • The first enslaved Africans arrived in Virginia, and by the 1700s, they were present in every colony.
    • Slavery expanded rapidly in the Southern Colonies to support plantations and agricultural production, including tobacco, rice, indigo, and other cash crops.

    Profitable Atlantic Slave Trade

    • Slaves from West Africa were taken in exchange for goods like cloth, guns, and rum.
    • The harrowing journey across the Atlantic known as the "Middle Passage" was characterized by overcrowding, lack of food, sickness, and death.

    Slave Work

    • Enslaved Africans held various roles, including:
      • Field work
      • Handling horses
      • Carpentry
      • Blacksmithing
      • Gardening
      • Midwifery

    Social Hierarchy

    • Slaves occupied the bottom of the social hierarchy, reflected in a pyramid shape diagram depicting the social order.

    The Great Awakening (1730s)

    • It was a religious revival movement.
    • It helped to pave the way for the American Revolution.
    • The Great Awakening arose from a sense that people had lost their religious faith.
    • Revival meetings were held to reinvigorate religious fervor.
    • The passionate words of preachers touched the hearts of many colonists.
    • The movement affirmed the idea of equality in the eyes of God.

    Colonial American Class Differences

    • The upper class was characterized by wealth, occupation, and inherited status, including successful planters, merchants, and lawyers.
    • Their attire reflected their status, often adorned with gold, silver, wigs, boots, and decorative buttons.
    • The middle class owned land and businesses, including farmers, artisans, and craft workers.
    • They were allowed to vote and dressed in a range of styles from plain to colorful clothing.
    • The lower class consisted of farmhands, laborers, and those with limited economic or political freedoms, including indentured servants and slaves, who were not allowed to vote.

    Farm Life in Colonial America

    • The majority of the population (9 out of 10) lived on small farms.
    • The colonial economy relied heavily on farming, commerce, and the buying and selling of goods.

    Farm Tasks

    • Farm tasks included clearing land of trees, building homes, as well as daily chores.
    • Basic tools were used for felling trees.
    • Chores included cutting wood, tending to animals and crops, and making tools.

    Farm Living

    • Most farmhouses were single-room structures with a chimney.
    • The fireplace served as the primary source of heat for warmth and cooking.
    • Firewood was essential for survival.
    • Cooking was considered dangerous due to heavy pots and the risk of fire-related accidents.

    Time Schedule

    • The document mentions a possible daily or weekly schedule, unfortunately, it cannot be fully read due to its condition.

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    Explore the various laws and punishments imposed by the Colonial Assembly and the New England Puritans. This quiz covers topics such as serious crimes, corporal punishment, and the significance of the Magna Carta. Test your knowledge of early American legal practices and societal norms.

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