Once Massachusetts Became a Royal Colony in 1691

question 85

Multiple Choice

Once Massachusetts became a royal colony in 1691

• A) it was required to abide by the English Act of Toleration, which displeased many Puritan leaders.
• B) it received the right to have its voters elect its own governor and legislative assembly.
• C) Plymouth was split off from Massachusetts to become its own independent colony.
• D) church membership became the chief legal requirement for voting.
• E) social tensions generally decreased and a relatively peaceful period ensued.

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Definitions:

Population Shifts

Movements of people from one area to another, often leading to demographic changes with significant social, economic, and political implications.

British Colonies

Overseas territories controlled by the United Kingdom, characterized by settlement, trade, and the imposition of British culture and law.

White Non-English Immigrants

Individuals from predominantly white countries other than England, who immigrated to different countries, bringing diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.

The Germanies

A term referring to the collection of German-speaking states in Central Europe prior to their unification into the German Empire in 1871.