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- Q1Which documents influenced the colonists’ views of government?Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common SenseVirginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of RightsCommon Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of ManMagna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense30s
- Q2The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?individual rightsself-governmentseparation of powerseconomic freedom30s
- Q3The 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?The monarchy supports self governmentThe monarchy creates limited governmentRepresentatives are appointedRepresentatives are elected30s
- Q4Which 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
- Q5The 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-governmentlimited monarchysocial contractnatural rights30s
- Q6Below 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 ConfederationMayflower CompactCommon SenseUS Constitution30s
- Q7The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights (1689). Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?establish justiceprovide for the common defenseensure domestic tranquilitypromote the general welfare30s
- Q8The 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?Representatives are elected.The monarchy supports self-government.Representatives are appointed.The monarchy creates limited government.30s
