Key Values and Documents in US History

What historical period does this series cover?

• Colonial America

• Exploration to Reconstruction

• Civil War Era

• Gilded Age to Present

Who is known as the father of liberalism?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Locke

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What does the Declaration of Independence emphasize as the purpose of government?

• To establish a monarchy

• To protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• To collect taxes

• To control the colonies

What fundamental law did the United States Constitution establish?

• A monarchy

• A theocracy

• A direct democracy

• A system where power rests with the people

Which document established a concrete system of government based on the ideals of liberty, equality, and individual rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

What year did Alexis de Tocqueville visit America?

• 1901

• 1776

• 1831

• 1865

Which value did de Tocqueville NOT identify as crucial to America's success?

• Liberty

• Populism

• Egalitarianism

• Monarchy

According to de Tocqueville, what does 'egalitarianism' mean in the context of American society?

• A society of equals among white men

• A society with a strict class system

• A society where only the wealthy have power

• A society where the government controls everything

What was the primary reason Alexis de Tocqueville was sent to America?

• To study its prison system

• To attend a political conference

• To negotiate a trade deal

• To explore the new world

What does 'laissez-faire' mean according to de Tocqueville's observations?

• A strict government control

• A hands-off approach by the government

• A focus on agricultural development

• A military strategy