Growth of Representative Government

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following describes a representative government? A government made up of people chosen by their towns to represent them, A small group of religious clerics making key decisions, One leader delegating specific tasks to assistants, Keeping power in one family for centuries
Back
A government made up of people chosen by their towns to represent them
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
Back
First document to create self-government in America
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
Back
First representative legislature in the colonies
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
Back
First written Constitution that listed the rights of citizens
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the colonies begin practicing self-government in the colonies?
Back
Because they were so far away from the King in Great Britain (salutary neglect)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
Back
It forbid the king from being too powerful.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the British Parliament?
Back
A group of elected officials who make laws
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