Influential Thinkers and Foundations of American Government

Who were three influential European thinkers who influenced the American government?

What were John Locke's beliefs about natural rights?

What concept did Charles-Louis Montesquieu introduce to prevent tyranny?

Which ancient civilization is credited with the establishment of democracy?

What principle did the Magna Carta establish in regards to the rule of law?

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4,1776

• August 2, 1775

• April 18, 1776

• July 2, 1776

Which monarch ruled when the colonies declared their independence?

• George III
• Elizabeth I
• Henry VIII
• James VI

The List of Grievances was the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George III.

• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that government cannot take away

• Rights that government takes away

• rights for aliens

• Government is needed to promote equality