How was the government outlined in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (FOC) different from the government in Massachusetts? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.
The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.

The FOC limited the governor’s power which expanded the idea of representative government.
The FOC limited the governor’s power which expanded the idea of representative government.

The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony.
The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony.

The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery.
The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery.

Answer 1

The correct responses regarding how the government outlined in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (FOC) differed from the government in Massachusetts are:

1. The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.

   • The FOC expanded voting rights to all property-owning men, whereas Massachusetts had more restrictive voting requirements tied to church membership.

2. The FOC limited the governor’s power which expanded the idea of representative government.

   • The FOC established a government that limited the powers of the governor and emphasized a representative government, whereas Massachusetts had a more centralized authority structure and a stronger executive.

The other two options are not accurate:

• The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony.

  • This is incorrect; the FOC established a more independent form of government in Connecticut.

• The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery.

  • This is not correct; the FOC did not specifically outline requirements for slavery.

Therefore, the first two options are the correct distinctions.

Answer 2

What might be some typical jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses

clockmaker
clockmaker

fisherman
fisherman

wheat farmer
wheat farmer

tobacco farmer
tobacco farmer

gun maker
gun maker

Answer 3

In the Middle Colonies, typical jobs of colonists included:

1. Clockmaker

   • This profession was common in urban areas where craftsmanship and trade were important.

2. Wheat farmer

   • The Middle Colonies were known as the "Breadbasket Colonies" due to their large production of wheat and other grains.

3. Gun maker

   • Gun making was a relevant trade, especially given the need for weapons for protection and hunting.

The following job is not typical for the Middle Colonies:

• Fisherman

  • While fishing did occur, it was more prominent in the New England Colonies due to their extensive coastline and reliance on fishing for the economy.

• Tobacco farmer

  • Tobacco farming was mainly associated with the Southern Colonies, where the climate and soil conditions were more favorable for its cultivation.

Thus, the correct responses are clockmaker, wheat farmer, and gun maker.

Answer 4

What statement best describes the governmental relationship with England established in the Middle Colonies?
(1 point)
Responses

Middle Colonies were all established as royal colonies.
Middle Colonies were all established as royal colonies.

Each had a different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England.
Each had a different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England.

The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies.
The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies.

Middle Colonies were established based on the rules of Parliament.

Answer 5

The statement that best describes the governmental relationship with England established in the Middle Colonies is:

Each had a different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England.

This is accurate because the Middle Colonies—such as New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey—were established under different types of governance, including proprietary and charter arrangements, each with its own agreements and relationships with the English crown.

The other statements are not correct:

• Middle Colonies were all established as royal colonies.

  • Not all Middle Colonies were royal colonies; some were proprietary colonies.

• The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies.

  • This is inaccurate as both proprietary and royal colonies existed.

• Middle Colonies were established based on the rules of Parliament.

  • While Parliament had some oversight, the establishment of the colonies was more directly related to charters granted by the king.

Thus, the correct response is the second option.