The colony Lord Baltimore established in Maryland encouraged?

Question

A)lands grants for every settler
B)a role for colonists in government
C)religious freedom for Roman catholics
D)the settlement of wealthy people

Answer 1

C) religious freedom for Roman Catholics

Lord Baltimore established Maryland as a safe haven for Catholics, who faced persecution in England. The colony was intended to promote religious tolerance, particularly for Catholics. While other factors like land grants and the settlement of wealthy individuals played a role, the primary encouragement was for religious freedom.

Answer 2

Why was the middle class the largest amoung white colonists?
A)there were few people besides slaves in the lower classes
B)most white colonists were farmers who prospered due to affordable
C)all indentured servants entered the middle class after their servitude was over
D)many of the gentry enterd the middle class during economic difficulty

Answer 3

B) most white colonists were farmers who prospered due to affordable land

The majority of white colonists were small farmers who had access to relatively affordable land. This allowed many of them to achieve a measure of prosperity and stability, contributing to the growth of the middle class in the colonies. The combination of available land and opportunities for economic advancement made it possible for a large segment of the population to attain middle-class status.

Answer 4

What was common in New England but not in other colonies?
A)dame schools
B)apprenticeships
C)private schools
D)free public school

Answer 5

D) free public school

New England was notable for its early establishment of free public schools, particularly in Puritan communities where education was highly valued for reading the Bible. This was less common in other colonies, where educational opportunities were often more limited and varied widely by region and social class.

Answer 6

In all English colonies, a white male could vote only is he was a___
A)Christian
B)property owner
C)church-goer
D)member of the gentry

Answer 7

B) property owner

In all English colonies, voting rights were generally extended to white males who owned property. This requirement aimed to ensure that voters had a vested interest in the governance of the colony, as they had something to lose.