The Royal Control of Colonies Quiz

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Which group of colonies did the Board of Trade plan to unite under royal control?

  • The colonies in the south
  • The colonies in the west
  • The colonies in the north (correct)
  • The colonies in the east

Who became the viceroy of the Dominion of New England in 1686?

  • The royal governor of New York
  • Sir Edmund Andros (correct)
  • William and Mary
  • James II

Why was there a great outcry against Sir Edmund Andros in Boston?

  • Because he was an autocratic ruler (correct)
  • Because he turned out the royal governor of New York
  • Because he arrested the Puritans
  • Because he was a Roman Catholic

What event in England led to the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

<p>The marriage of James II's daughter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the English Whigs dislike James II?

<p>Because he was a Roman Catholic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Colonization and Revolution

  • The Board of Trade planned to unite the New England colonies under royal control.

Dominion of New England

  • In 1686, Sir Edmund Andros became the viceroy of the Dominion of New England.
  • There was a great outcry against Sir Edmund Andros in Boston due to his strict enforcement of laws and taxes.

Glorious Revolution

  • The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was triggered by the events in England, where James II was overthrown.
  • The English Whigs disliked James II because they feared he was trying to establish Catholicism as the dominant religion.

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