Foundations of American Government

How did the Enlightenment influence the establishment of America’s government?

• By promoting the idea of a monarchy.

• By emphasizing the protection of “life, liberty, and property.”

• By discouraging the idea of multiple branches of government.

• By supporting the rule of a single leader.

What is the Magna Carta?

• A document that limited the power of the English monarchy

• A treaty that ended the American Revolution

• A declaration of war against France

• A religious text from the Middle Ages

What are Natural Laws?

• Laws created by the government

• Universal moral principles inherent in human nature

• Regulations for environmental protection

• Rules for scientific experiments

What is the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• A document that influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights

• A treaty with France

• A royal charter for Virginia

• A list of grievances against the king

What is the significance of Voltaire's work called Candide?

• The significance of 'Candide' lies in its critique of optimism and exploration of human suffering.
• It is a historical account of Voltaire's life experiences.
• It celebrates the triumph of optimism over adversity.
• It focuses solely on the adventures of a young hero.

Using the picture attached, What is Paine’s advice about what the colonists should do?

• The colonists should rely on European nations for protection.
• The colonists should engage in European conflicts for trade benefits.
• The colonists should steer clear of European contentions and avoid dependence on Britain.
• The colonists should seek closer ties with Britain.

Which work by Thomas Paine was mentioned in the lesson?

• The Spirit of Laws

• Common Sense

• A Vindication of the Rights of Women

• Leviathan

In what way was the Iroquois Confederacy like America’s early government?

• The Iroquois Confederacy was a monarchy with a single ruler.
• Both the Iroquois Confederacy and America’s early government promoted cooperation among independent states/tribes.

• America’s early government was based solely on military power.
• The Iroquois Confederacy had no system for cooperation among tribes.

Based on the picture, which ONE of the options below is a problem of the Articles of Confederation?

• No power to appoint a president
• No power to enforce laws
• No power to create a national bank
• No power to regulate commerce

The Mayflower Compact is considered to be the first written document to establish self-government in the New World.

Why was this document so significant at the time and during the framing of the American Constitution?

• It was a treaty between Native Americans and settlers.
• It established a monarchy in the New World.
• The Mayflower Compact is significant as it established the first form of self-government in the New World, laying the groundwork for democratic principles in the American Constitution.
• It was a religious document outlining church governance.