Historical Documents Flashcard

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What was a grievance against King George III mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Imposing taxes without consent.

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Which document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists?

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Charters of the Virginia Company of London.

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Who was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

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George Mason.

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Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?

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Virginia Declaration of Rights.

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How many colonies declared their independence from Britain in the Declaration of Independence?

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13.

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What is the significance of the Magna Carta in American history?

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It established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.

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What rights are guaranteed by the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

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It guarantees fundamental rights such as freedom of the press, the right to a fair trial, and the right to bear arms.

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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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To serve as the first constitution of the United States, establishing a framework for national government.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution that guarantee individual liberties.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.