Day 8: Foundations of America Democracy

For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?

• To declare independence from all European nations

• To form a social contract among themselves

• To demonstrate goodwill toward local American Indians

• To establish trade relations with other colonies

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders

• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold

• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other other European empires

• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit

Which factor most contributed to the creation of the document in this list?

• The opportunity for trade with American Indians

• The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

• The doctrine of the Church of England

• The economic system of mercantilism

From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the King of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as "salutary neglect."

Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

• The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government

• Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies

• The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense

• Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries

Which document was signed in 1215, and established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial.

• U.S. Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

1620 - The first agreement for self-government in America. It was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower and set up a government for the Plymouth colony.

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• House of Burgesses

During American colonization who were the colonies ruled by?

• colonists

• English kings

• the president

What is the House of Burgesses?

• The first legislative assembly of elected representatives in the American colonies.

• The first group of elected representatives to leave the colonies.

• The first house that was built in Jamestown, Virginia.

Governments in the colonies were influenced and sometimes controlled by this country?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal