Colonial Government and Enlightenment Thinkers

Colonial Government and Enlightenment Thinkers

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the origins of American democracy, tracing its roots to English political traditions such as representative government and limited monarchy. It discusses key documents like the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights, which influenced the development of individual rights and constitutional monarchy. The video also covers early self-governance in American colonies, the types of colonies, and the impact of Enlightenment thinkers on American political thought.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the English Parliament when it was first established?

To increase the power of the monarchy

To limit the power of the monarchy

To create a new form of government

To establish a single-chamber legislature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document first limited the power of the English king by requiring noble approval for taxation?

The Mayflower Compact

The Magna Carta

The English Bill of Rights

The Petition of Rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the Petition of Rights signed by King Charles I?

It abolished the monarchy

It established military rule during peacetime

It allowed the king to levy taxes without approval

It required parliamentary approval for new taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which early colonial document guaranteed a society governed by majority rule and consent of the people?

The Jamestown House of Burgesses

The Massachusetts Body of Liberties

The Mayflower Compact

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main characteristic of a proprietary colony?

It was directly controlled by the king

It operated under a charter agreed to by the colony and king

It was based on a land grant to an individual or group

It had no form of self-government

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of colony enjoyed the most independence from the English crown?

Royal colonies

Proprietary colonies

Charter colonies

Military colonies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?

Montesquieu

John Locke

Voltaire

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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