Analyzing the Mystery Document

What is the Mystery Document?

Who wrote the Mystery Document?

Which piece of evidence from the Mystery Document most strongly supports the idea that Americans are similar to Britons?

• "The Americans are properly Britons."

• "Some of their kings have aimed at despotism; but always failed."

• "Repeated efforts have been made towards democracy, and they equally failed."

• "If we may judge of future events by past transactions..."

How does the author of the Mystery Document distinguish between monarchy and republicanism?

• By stating that both have been successful in America.

• By suggesting that Britons have failed at both extremes.

• By claiming that monarchy is superior to republicanism.

• By arguing that republicanism is the only viable option.

Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the Mystery Document?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Analytical

• Indifferent

What does the author imply about the nature of government in Britain?

• It is perfect and should be emulated.

• It has struggled with both monarchy and democracy.

• It is irrelevant to American politics.

• It is superior to all other forms of government.

Which statement from the Mystery Document suggests that the author believes in learning from history?

• "The Americans are properly Britons."

• "If we may judge of future events by past transactions..."

• "Some of their kings have aimed at despotism; but always failed."

• "Repeated efforts have been made towards democracy, and they equally failed."

What is the relationship between the central idea and the supporting ideas in the Mystery Document?

• The supporting ideas contradict the central idea.

• The supporting ideas reinforce the central idea.

• The supporting ideas are unrelated to the central idea.

• The supporting ideas weaken the central idea.

How does the author of the Mystery Document use comparisons to make a point?

• By comparing American and French governments.

• By comparing the failures of monarchy and democracy in Britain.

• By comparing the economic systems of different countries.

• By comparing the cultural differences between Americans and Britons.

Which of the following best summarizes the Mystery Document?

• Americans are destined to fail in establishing any government.

• Americans will likely seek a middle path between monarchy and democracy.

• Americans should adopt a monarchy to succeed.

• Americans are fundamentally different from Britons.