1.2 Colonial Influences
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SS.7.C.1.2
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- Q1Which idea is from the Magna Carta?The government should have unlimited power to taxThe government should give people a fair and speedy trial.The people should be completely free from the governmentThe people should support a strong central government60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q2The conversation below concerns lawmaking. Which colonial principle is being discussed?natural rightssocial contractself-governmentlimited monarchy60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q3Below is a timeline. Which writing encourages the action demonstrated in the timeline?Articles of ConfederationCommon SenseU.S. ConstitutionMayflower Compact60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q4The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights, 1689. Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?ensure domestic tranquilityprovide for the common defensepromote the general welfareestablish justice60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q5The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, "Common Sense". Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the US political system?representatives are appointedthe monarchy supports self-governmentthe monarchy creates limited governmentrepresentatives are elected60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q6Based on this statement from a US government document, how does the nation of Bhutan uphold the principles expressed in the English Bill of Rights?by allowing free speechby holding general electionsby limiting the power of the monarchyby sharing election results with voters60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q7Which document was written in 1215 by a group of English nobles to limit the power of King John I, and was the source of the colonial principles of limited government and rule of law?Common SenseEnglish Bill of RightsMayflower CompactMagna Carta60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q8Which document was written in 1689 after England's revolution established a new monarchy limited by a Parliament and constitution?Common SenseEnglish Bill of RightsMayflower CompactMagna Carta60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q9Which document protected the individual liberties of the citizens such as the right to bear arms and the right to protest?Mayflower CompactEnglish Bill of RightsMagna CartaCommon Sense60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q10Which document was signed by the group of pilgrims in Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts in 1620 who wanted to have self government and a social contract?Common SenseEnglish Bill of RightsMayflower CompactMagna Carta60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q11Which document was written in 1776 by Thomas Paine in order to persuade the angry colonists to finally declare independence from England?Magna CartaCommon SenseEnglish Bill of RightsMayflower Compact60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q12Which colonial principle from the Magna Carta is the idea that everyone must follow the law, and no one is above the law?rule of lawself-governmentlimited governmentpopular sovereignty60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q13Which colonial principle is the idea that governments should be limited in power and formed with a set of written rules?constitutionalismdue processrule of lawpopular sovereignty60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q14Which colonial principle from the Mayflower Compact is the idea that a government should be created and run by the people?limited governmentself-governmentindividual rightsrule of law60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q15Which colonial principle is the idea that the power in government comes from the people?popular sovereigntyrule of lawlimited governmentindividual rights60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q16Which colonial principle refers to the idea that there is a set of things that people believe they should be free to do?individual rightslimited governmentpopular sovereigntyself-government60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q17Which phrase completes the diagram?economic freedomself-governmentseparation of powersindividual rights60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q18Which idea from the Magna Carta is the idea that governments should follow established and fair legal procedures?self-governmentpopular sovereigntyconstitutionalismdue process60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q19Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common SenseMagna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common SenseCommon Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of ManVirginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
- Q20Which of the following best explains the excerpt from the English Bill of Rights?Only British citizens can complain to the king and Parliament.If people complain to the king, they should be punished.People can send complaints to the king, but complaints are limited to certain topics.People have the right to complain to the king without fear of punishment.60sSS.7.C.1.2EditDelete
