Colonial Influences

Which document was written in 1215 by English Nobility?

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• Cato's Letters

• Common Sense

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To convince the American colonists to support independence from England.

• To limit the power of the King of England.

• To expand the power of English Parliament.

• To create a government that would provide order and protect colonists rights.

Which of the following was written by two anonymous individuals?

• Cato's Letters

• Common Sense

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

What was a big idea of Common Sense?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Self-Government

• Due Process

Who wrote Common Sense?

• Ben Franklin

• George Cato

• Thomas Paine

• Two Anonymous Journalists

Which of the following was created to "convince people to support the freedom of expression and fight against the British Government?"

• Cato's Letters

• Common Sense

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

Which of the following was NOT a big idea from the English Bill of Rights?

• Limited Government

• Rights

• Due Process

• Self-Government

Which of the following was created to "Convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England?"

• Common Sense

• Magna Carta

• Cato's Letters

• Mayflower Compact

Who wrote the Mayflower Compact in 1620?

• Thomas Paine

• English Pilgrims

• English Parliament

• English Nobility

Which of the following had the big idea of self-government? (Check all that apply)

• Mayflower Compact

• Cato's Letters

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense