Colonial Influences Flashcard

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What document limited the power of the king and protected certain rights for the nobles in England?

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Magna Carta

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Which document introduced the concept of self-government in the American colonies? Options: Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Common Sense, Magna Carta

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Mayflower Compact

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Which document expanded the rights of the Parliament and the people, while limiting the powers of the king even more? Options: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense, English Bill of Rights

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English Bill of Rights

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Which document introduced the idea that the real problem was not the king or Parliament but the idea of monarchy itself?

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Common Sense

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What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?

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To limit the power of the king and protect certain rights for the nobles

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What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

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To create a new government and follow its rules for the good of the community

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What was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?

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To expand the rights of the Parliament and the people, while limiting the powers of the king even more

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What was the purpose of Common Sense?

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To introduce the idea that the real problem was not the king or Parliament but the idea of monarchy itself

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Which document introduced the concept of limited government? Options: Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Common Sense

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Magna Carta

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Which document introduced the idea of the rule of law and due process?

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Magna Carta