Forms of Government and Enlightenment

Why is the Mayflower Compact so significant in American history?

• An important step toward democracy in the colonies, it was the first plan of self government in the North American British colonies

• The Mayflower Compact had no significance in American history.

• It regarded women equal members of society so they could participate in government

• It prevented colonists from banding together to form a society based on mutual agreement and consent in North America

What colony did Plymouth eventually combine with?

• Rhode Island Colony

• Connecticut Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• New Hampshire Colony

Why did they write the Mayflower Compact when they arrived in Massachusetts?

• They needed to be sure that colonists would be committed to the Church of England

• They needed a plan of government to keep order

• Most colonists didn't like the idea of self-government

• They needed to make sure that colonists were free to do what ever they wanted.

Why did the Pilgrims leave England for the New World in 1620?

• They left England because they were happy with the King’s willingness to impose additional reforms in the church.

• They left England because they wanted to bring the Church of England existing practices to North America.

• They left England because they didn't wanted to practice Christianity in the way they saw as correct.

• They left England because they wanted to practice Christianity in the way they saw as correct.

What did Montesquieu think was true liberty or freedom?

• Montesquieu thought that true liberty came from the rights and freedoms granted from the King of England

• Montesquieu thought that true liberty came from the peace of mind from being safe

• Montesquieu thought that there was no such thing as true liberty without one supreme ruler.

• Montesquieu thought that true liberty didn't came from the peace of mind from being safe.

How did Montesquieu feel the best monarchs or leaders should rule?

• The best monarchs used their wealth and power for to secure his position as supreme ruler.

• The best monarchs should only be concerned with those who are wealthy land owners having political power

• The best monarchs used their wealth and power to put fear in the people they rule to avoid rebellion.

• The best monarchs used their wealth and power for the good of everyone. Virtue, or goodness to one another, held a republic together.

How did Montesquieu feel about why the powers of government should be separated?

• Separating power among branches kept peace among all branches of government

• Separating power among branches

  meant that each branch could do whatever they wanted

• Separating powers made sure each branch checked and balanced the power of the two other branches, avoiding any one branch from becoming too powerful

• Montesquieu didn't think that the powers of government should separated into different branches.

How did Locke feel about human nature?

• Locke believed that people were reasonable

• Given the chance they would act in an orderly manner

• In a state of nature, he believed that a small number of selfish or violent people would violate the rights of the weak

• Most people are unreasonable and act selfishly against governments that try to create order.

How did Locke feel about basic human rights?

• Locke believed it was not the job of a government was to protect the citizens’ natural rights

• Locke believed in basic human rights such as rights to life, liberty and property.

• Locke didn't believe in basic human rights such as rights to life, liberty and property.

• Locke believed that people should not rebel against the government ever.

Describe Locke’s idea of the social contract: 

• An agreement between the people and the ruler. That the role of government was to protect people's rights

• An agreement between a ruler and other rulers. That the role of government was to prevent invasion from other countries.

• An agreement between the people and their religious leaders. That the role of Church was to protect people's rights

• An agreement between the Catholic church and the government. That it was important to show the people that they are united.