Exploring Influential Historical Documents

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What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta when it was created in 1215?

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

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

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A social contract to form a self-government.

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Which document helped establish the idea that the king or queen must follow the law?

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The Magna Carta.

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What was the English Bill of Rights?

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A document that limited the powers of the king and queen and outlined the rights of Parliament and individuals.

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What was the main message of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?

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It pointed out the absurdity of continued loyalty to the King.

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Which document was signed aboard a ship in 1620?

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The Mayflower Compact.

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What did the Magna Carta influence in the United States?

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The U.S. Constitution and the idea of due process.

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Who wrote "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine.

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What was a key idea in the English Bill of Rights?

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Parliament had more power than the king.

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Why was the Mayflower Compact important?

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It was an early step towards self-government in America.