Topic 2 Review - The Beginnings of American Government

Topic 2 Review - The Beginnings of American Government

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which historic document did the Barons require King John to sign in 1215, effectively limiting the power of a monarch for the first time?

Back

The Magna Carta

Answer explanation

The Barons required King John to sign The Magna Carta in 1215, limiting the power of a monarch for the first time.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What two major plans were offered as replacements for the Articles of Confederation at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Back

The New Jersey and Virginia Plans

Answer explanation

The correct major plans offered as replacements for the Articles of Confederation at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 were The New Jersey and Virginia Plans.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which answer most emphasizes that people should have a voice in determining what their government can and cannot do? Options: Colonialism, Limited Government, Representative Government, Ordered Government

Back

Representative Government

Answer explanation

The answer choice 'Representative Government' emphasizes that people should have a voice in determining what their government can and cannot do by electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which event, born out of “The Glorious Revolution” and signed in 1689 by William and Mary, directly influenced later American political ideas and traditions?

Back

The English Bill of Rights

Answer explanation

The English Bill of Rights directly influenced later American political ideas and traditions, born out of 'The Glorious Revolution' and signed in 1689 by William and Mary.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the first permanent English colony established in North America in the year 1607?

Back

Jamestown

Answer explanation

Jamestown was the first permanent English colony established in North America in the year 1607.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The second permanent English colony in North America established by a group of Puritans fleeing religious persecution in 1620.

Back

Plymouth

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Plymouth because it was the second permanent English colony established by Puritans in 1620, not Jamestown, Rhode Island, or Roanoke Island.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Viewed as an important document in the development of democracy in the English colonies, it stated that "all would work together for just and equal laws and the overall good of the new colony."

Back

The Mayflower Compact

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact is the correct choice as it emphasized working together for just and equal laws in the new colony, contributing to the development of democracy in the English colonies.

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