Enlightenment

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In English history, the Magna Carta (1215) and the English Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of

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a limited monarchy

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The people who came to the American colonies in the 17th century had already been exposed to the idea of limited government thanks mainly to

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the Magna Carta

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The Mayflower Compact was unique because it

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was the first example of colonial self-government in northeastern North America.

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The first written plan of self-government in a British colony in North America was the

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Mayflower Compact

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John Locke's writing reflects the ideals of the Enlightenment in that

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men are created with equal rights and responsibilities under the law of nature.

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What was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?

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To limit the power of the British monarch

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The idea of an accused person's right to due process was originally found in which English document? Options: Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, Prince Harry's letter of resignation, social contract

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Magna Carta

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How did the English Bill of Rights change the government structure of England?

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It limited the monarch's power to be shared with Parliament and the people.

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The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence were MOST influenced by

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social contract theory

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According to the ideals of government as espoused by the Enlightenment, all citizens have the right to life, liberty, and property. These rights are known as

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natural rights