Origins of US Government

What is a state of nature?

• The first government.

• A situation with no government and no laws.

• A way to protect natural rights.

• The only form a of legitimate government.

A social contract is when

• people revolt against their unjust government.

• people fight constantly to protect their rights.

• people agree to give up some rights in exchange for safety.

• people force the King to sign a document.

The Magna Carta is

• a document created by English people who were starting a colony.

• an agreement signed between English barons and the king limiting the power of the King and the barons.

• an important first step towards self-government of the colonies that was written before Colombus sailed.

• an act of Parliament stating that Parliament was superior to the King.

The Mayflower Compact is

• a document created by French peasants who were starting a colony.

• an agreement signed between English barons and the king limiting the power of the King and the barons.

• an important first step towards self-government that was written before its signers even stepped off the boat.

• an act of Parliament stating that Parliament was superior to the King.

The English Bill of Rights is

• a document created by French peasants who were starting a colony.

• an agreement signed between English barons and the king limiting the power of the King and the barons.

• an important first step towards self-government that was written before its signers even stepped off the boat.

• an act of Parliament stating that Parliament was superior to the King.

Who believed that a government that didn't protect natural rights should be replaced?

• Hobbes

• Locke

• Paine

• Leviathan

Which of these are a social contract?

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Leviathan

• Magna Carta

Why was the Magna Carta written?

• Rich property owners were angry that the King was creating chaos and violating their rights.

• England was at war with France and barons were worried that their sons would be sent to war and would die.

• Peasants were sick of poor treatment by landowners and revolted, capturing the King and threatening him with death.

• English settlers were unexpectedly faced with creating a government instead of joining a society with laws already in place.

Why was the Mayflower Compact written?

• Rich property owners were angry that the King was creating chaos and violating their rights.

• Those on the Mayflower were committed to creating a religious society, and since they all agreed, they decided to write it all down.

• Peasants were sick of poor treatment by landowners and revolted, capturing the King and threatening him with death.

• People from England were unexpectedly faced with starting a new settlement instead of joining a society with laws already in place.

Why was the English Bill of Rights written?

• Rich property owners were angry that the King was creating chaos and violating their rights.

• Those on the Mayflower were committed to creating a religious society, and since they all agreed, they decided to write it all down.

• Following a revolution, members of Parliament wanted to limit the power of the monarchy and guarantee Parliament's rights.

• People from England wanted to protect their personal rights and freedoms, so they demanded Parliament pass the bill.