Petition

How does Mary use pathos to appeal to the judges? Choose the BEST ANSWER.

• "I beg your honors not to deny this my humble petition from a poor dying innocent person"

• "I humbly beg...that your honors would...examine these afflicted persons more strictly and keep them apart some time"

• "blessed be the Lord for it"

What did the faithful subjects ask for in their humble petition?

• For more land and resources

• For your Majesty's gracious attention to their humble petition

• For independence from Great Britain

• For military support against other nations

What was the main goal of the petition according to the text?

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To form a new government

• To stop the further spilling of blood and avoid impending calamities

• To request more taxes

Name two ideas the Constitution borrowed from the Petition of Right

• Quartering of Troops

• National holidays

• Partial Jury

• Common law & Jury trials

What is a petition?

• A written request signed by many people asking for a specific action or change.

• A group of people who refuse to obey laws they disagree with.

• A peaceful assembly of individuals to voice their concerns.

How can petitions be used to influence decision-making?

• By gathering signatures to show support for a particular cause.

• By engaging in physical altercations with authorities.

• By vandalizing public property to gain attention.

Why is it important to have peaceful methods of protest like boycotts and petitions?

• To avoid legal consequences and punishments.

• To maintain a respectful and democratic society.

• To encourage violent conflicts and revolutions.

Which statement best describes the purpose of direct action methods like boycotts and petitions?

• To promote anarchy and chaos in society.

• To create an opportunity for personal gain and fame.

• To bring attention to important social issues and push for change.

What is one potential limitation of using boycotts and petitions as forms of direct action?

• They can lead to violent confrontations and conflicts.

• They are ineffective and do not bring about any change.

• They may not always convince those in power to take action.

What is one way to increase the chances of a petition's success?

• Using threatening language and aggressive tone in the petition.

• Including personal attacks against individuals in positions of power.

• Developing a clear goal, gathering widespread support, and presenting the petition respectfully.