Quiz on Historical Documents

What is the purpose of a charter?

• to outline agreements and grant certain rights

• to end a conflict

• to begin a conflict

• to create alliances

The purpose of a treaty is to _________.

• end a conflict

• outline taxes paid to the king

• establish the government of the colony

• begin a conflict

Why is the Mayflower Compact an important document in our nation’s history?

• I have no idea.

• It shows the idea of self-government. This is the central idea of our government today.

• Because this is when they declare independence from England.

• Because this is when women got the right to vote.

List the 3 goals of the Declaration of Independence.

• 1. 1. to explain reasons for independence.

  2. 2. to complain about the weather.

  3. 3. to explain that they had been denied the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• 1. 1. to complain about the food

  2. 2. to explain what they intended to do about their concerns

  3. 3. to explain that they had been denied the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• 1. 1. to explain reasons for independence.

  2. 2. to explain what they intended to do about their concerns

  3. 3. to explain that they had been denied the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• I have no idea.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. The __________________________ is the supreme law of our country and the blueprint for our government.

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

The United States Constitution creates a system to prevent the government from becoming too powerful. This is known as _________.

• inalienable rights

• checks and balances

• sovereignty

• treaties

The Declaration of Independence includes 57 grievances against the British government.

• True

• False

How does the Constitution influence our life today?