Colonial Government

Which option accurately explains the Lower Counties on the Delaware?

• The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from Virginia
• The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from Pennsylvania
• The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from North Carolina
• The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from Connecticut

What is true about William Penn and Delaware?

• The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of Roger Williams
• The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of James Oglethorpe
• The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of William Penn
• The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of John Winthrop

Which description of the Lower Counties on the Delaware is accurate?

• New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Lower Counties on the Delaware
• New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Northern Counties of Virginia
• New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Eastern Districts of New York
• New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Upper Colonies of Maryland

Which fact best describes the Lower Counties on the Delaware?

• The Lower Counties were politically connected with Connecticut
• The Lower Counties were politically connected with North Carolina
• The Lower Counties were politically connected with Pennsylvania
• The Lower Counties were politically connected with Virginia

Which option accurately explains Delaware counties?

• The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1699
• The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1684
• The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1704
• The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1707

What is the correct interpretation of Delaware and Pennsylvania?

• Delaware and Connecticut continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began
• Delaware and Virginia continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began
• Delaware and North Carolina continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began
• Delaware and Pennsylvania continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began