True/False: Common Sense helped persuade many colonists to support breaking away from England.
TRUE
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
Parliament
Fill in the Blank: The Mayflower Compact introduced the idea of government by the consent of the ________.
governed
Ture or False? Thomas Paine argued that colonies should continue to be ruled by a king.
FALSE
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense encouraged colonists to support independence and ________ government.
representative
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
due process of law
Fill in the Blank: The English Bill of Rights stated there should be no cruel or excessive ________.
punishments
Fill in the Blank: The Magna Carta gave English citizens the right to a fair ________.
trial
Which of the following best describes the Mayflower Compact? A. A list of complaints against King George III B. A contract among colonists to govern themselves C. A treaty with Native Americans D. A law passed by the British Parliament
A contract among colonists to govern themselves
True/False: The Mayflower Compact encouraged self-government among the colonists.
TRUE
True/False: The Mayflower Compact was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims before they settled in Plymouth.
TRUE
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
To explain the need for representative self-government and independence
True/False: The Magna Carta gave the king absolute power to make any decision without limits.
FALSE
Which document first limited the power of the English king? A. Mayflower Compact B. English Bill of Rights C. Magna Carta D. Common Sense
C. Magna Carta
Together, the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, and Common Sense shaped colonists’ views of government by teaching them to value ________ government.
limited OR self
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.
A. It showed that government power could be limited.
True/False: The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights.
TRUE
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact? A. To demand independence from England B. To create self-government in the colonies C. To limit the power of the king D. To guarantee freedom of religion
To create self-government in the colonies
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
A. Habeas corpus (can't be jailed without cause)
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.
Colonists should govern themselves.
True/False: The Magna Carta established the idea that even the king must follow the law.
TRUE
Which of the following was guaranteed by the English Bill of Rights? A. Right to life, liberty, and property B. Right to a speedy and fair trial C. No taxation without representation D. All of the above
All of the above
Mayflower Compact – self-government
True/False: The English Bill of Rights said the king could raise taxes without Parliament’s approval.
FALSE