Historical Docs

After the signing of the Magna Carta, the king's power was:

• Absolute

• Limited

• Nonexistent

• Arbitrary

Which document did the following things: 1. Stated that the king could not suspend Parliament's laws, impose taxes, or raise an army without Parliament’s consent. 2. Members of Parliament had to be freely elected. 3. Right to a fair trial by jury in court cases. 4. Banned cruel and unusual punishments.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The American Bill of Rights

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

What was a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England?

• English Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

What was the government document written in 1215 that limited the power of the king of England (limited monarchy) and protected the rights of the nobility?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

What was the agreement, written by English Puritans, that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

The Mayflower Compact promoted the big idea of...

• self-government

• due process

• rights

• rule of law

Which documents influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution? Choose all that apply.

• The Declaration of Rights

• Common Sense

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense.

And as he hath shown himself such an … enemy to liberty, and discovered such a thirst for ... power, is he, or is he not, a proper man to say to these colonies, "You shall make no laws but what I please"?

Based on this passage, how is the author’s view reflected in the U.S. political system?

• The monarchy creates limited government.

• The monarchy supports self-government.

• Representatives are appointed.

• Representatives are elected.

Which document limited the power of the King?

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Which document was made when the pilgrims first landed on US soil?

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence