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Influential Documents Tutoring Mini Assessment

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  • Q1
    Which documents influenced the colonists’ views of government?
    Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
    Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
    Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man
    Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
    30s
  • Q2
    The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?
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    individual rights
    self-government
    separation of powers
    economic freedom
    30s
  • Q3
    The 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 U.S. political system?
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    The monarchy supports self government
    The monarchy creates limited government
    Representatives are appointed
    Representatives are elected
    30s
  • Q4
    Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
    The people should be completely free from the government.
    The people should support a strong central government.
    The government should have unlimited power to tax.
    The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
    30s
  • Q5
    The conversation below concerns lawmaking. --------------------------- Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making. Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose. --------------------------- Which colonial principle is being discussed?
    self-government
    limited monarchy
    social contract
    natural rights
    30s
  • Q6
    Below is a timeline. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Year Event 1918: Latvia declares independence 1940: Soviet Union takes over Latvia 1988: Latvian people push for independence August 1991: Latvia declares independence September 1991: U.S. president announces full diplomatic recognition of Latvia September 1991: Latvia joins the United Nations ___________________________________________________________________________________ Which writing encourages the action demonstrated in the timeline?
    Articles of Confederation
    Mayflower Compact
    Common Sense
    US Constitution
    30s
  • Q7
    The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights (1689). Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?
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    establish justice
    provide for the common defense
    ensure domestic tranquility
    promote the general welfare
    30s
  • Q8
    The 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 U.S. political system?
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    Representatives are elected.
    The monarchy supports self-government.
    Representatives are appointed.
    The monarchy creates limited government.
    30s

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