True/False: The Mayflower Compact was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims before they settled in Plymouth.

True/False: The Mayflower Compact encouraged self-government among the colonists.

Which American principle came from the English Bill of Rights? A. Habeas corpus (can’t be jailed without cause) B. Divine right of kings C. Unlimited monarchy D. None of the above

Fill in the Blank: The Magna Carta gave English citizens the right to a fair ________.

Which principle was introduced by the Magna Carta? A. Unlimited government B. Due process of law C. Taxation without representation D. Divine right of kings

True/False: The Magna Carta gave the king absolute power to make any decision without limits.

True/False: The English Bill of Rights said the king could raise taxes without Parliament’s approval.

Together, the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, and Common Sense shaped colonists’ views of government by teaching them to value ________ government.

Which statement would Thomas Paine most likely agree with? A. Colonists should remain loyal to the king. B. Colonists should govern themselves. C. Only the wealthy should vote. D. Britain treated the colonies fairly.

Which group had more power after the English Bill of Rights was passed? A. The King B. Parliament C. The Colonists D. The Royal Governors

Why was the Magna Carta important to American colonists? A. It showed that government power could be limited. B. It created the first U.S. Constitution. C. It freed the colonists from England. D. It gave colonists independence.

Fill in the Blank: The English Bill of Rights stated there should be no cruel or excessive ________.

What was the main goal of Common Sense? A. To support the king of England B. To explain the need for representative self-government and independence C. To create the first colonial constitution D. To encourage colonists to return to England