J. Hector St. John Crevecoeur – correct answer A Frenchman who wrote , "America is a
new man, who acts upon new principles; he must therefore entertain new ideas, and
form new opinions. From involuntary idleness, servile dependence, and useless labor,
he has passed to toils of a very different nature, rewarded by ample subsistence. This is
an American." (1782)
immigrants - correct answer Many immigrants who came to American were Protestant
French, German-speaking, or Scotch-Irish. They were fleeing religious persecution and
wars, as well as seeking economic opportunities. Africans were also brought in large
numbers to the colonies, albeit unwillingly.
English cultural domination - correct answer Most of the population of the colonies was
English, but Africans and Europeans created some diversity in the culture of the
colonies.
, self-government - correct answer Each colony had a representative assembly that was
elected by voters (white, land-owning males). Rhode Island and Connecticut also voted
on their governor, but the other colonies had an appointed (by King or proprietor)
governor.
religious toleration - correct answer Massachusetts was the least tolerant in matters of
religion, excluding non-Christians and Catholics. Rhode Island and Pennsylvania were
the most liberal.
hereditary aristocracy - correct answer There was no hereditary aristocracy in the
colonies. Their class system was based on economics with wealthy landowners at the
tope, and craftspeople and common people made up the majority.
social mobility - correct answer Everyone in colonial society, except African Americans,
could improve their status/standard of living with hard work.
colonial families - correct answer Family was very important in the colonies; couples
married young and had many children. Most families lived on farms. Men worked,
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