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Colonial Influences

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 33mins

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1.

When citizens approve of their leaders, this is an example of

a)

social contract

b)

rule of law

c)

natural rights

d)

checks and balances

2.

The statement below is from Magna Carta (1215).


"No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned or disseised or exiled or any way destroyed, nor will we go upone him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land."


Which right was guaranteed in this excerpt?

a)

trial by jury

b)

no taxation without representation

c)

freedom of the press

d)

freedom of religion

3.

How was Locke's social contract theory related to his belief in natural law?

a)

He argued subjects had the right to rebel against a ruler who acted against natural law.

b)

He argued that whatever the kibg did was good according to natural law.

c)

He argued that natural law required the colonists to be given their independence.

d)

He argued that God had especially chosen kings to rule over their subjects as part of nature.

4.

Which describes an impact of Magna Carta on the American colonists in the 1770's?

a)

They believed they could not be taxed without their consent.

b)

They believed they could not be governed by a far away island.

c)

They thought they had the right to overthrow a king who did not protect their rights.

d)

They favored separation of powers in their government which was three branches.

5.

Which document confirmed the rights of English subjects after the overthrow of James II in the Glorious Revolution?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Montesquieu's Spirit of the Laws

6.

Which of the following were most similar?

a)

Mayflower Compact and John Locke's Social Contract theory

b)

English Bill of Rights and Thomas Paine's Common Sense

c)

Magna Carta and Montesquieu's separation of powers

d)

Mayflower Compact and Montesquieu's separation of powers

7.

How did the Magna Carta influence a political system?

a)

created natural rigts

b)

established states' rights

c)

gave the king unlimited (more) power

d)

Limited the government's power

8.

The statements below are from three of the amendments to the US Constitution:


"Congress shall make no law...prohibiting...the right of the people...to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

-First Amendment


"The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

-Second Amendment


"No cruel and unusual punishments [shall be] inflicted"

-Eighth Amendment


Which earlier document contained similar rights?

a)

Magna Carta (1215)

b)

The Mayflower Compact (1620)

c)

The English Bill of Rights (1689)

d)

Spirit of the Laws (1784)

9.

Which statement describes the influence of natural-law beliefs on Enlightenment thinkers?

a)

They argued it was natural for subjects to obey established governments.

b)

They questioned any practices that seemed to go against reason and natural law.

c)

They believed that royal power was natural because it was based on divine right.

d)

They claimed church teachings should not be challenged since they rested on natural law.

10.

How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?

a)

Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.

b)

Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.

c)

The United Nations promotes universal human rights

d)

The European Union encourages economic stability.

11.

According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society?

a)

constitution

b)

social contract

c)

Mayflower compact

d)

English Bill of Rights

12.

The Pilgrims needed a government—fast!

The men agreed to create a new government and to

follow its rules. This is the _________________________

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Cato's Letters

d)

none of the above

13.

In 1689. like the Magna Carta, the ____________ expanded

the rights of the Parliament and the people, while

limiting the powers of the king even more.

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Parliament

c)

Cato's Letters

d)

none of the above

14.

The men agreed to create a new government and to

follow its rules. In exchange, they would all protect each

other. This is an example of _________________

a)

a dictatorship

b)

a monarchy

c)

self government

d)

none of the above

15.

_____________discussed many different ideas, such as freedom of

expression, which became very influential in the colonies.

a)

Cato's Letters

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Parliament

d)

none of the above

16.

published a pamphlet called Common Sense in 1776 explaining why everyone should fight for freedom.

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

George Washington

c)

Cato

d)

none of the above

17.

All of the following colonial influences described the need for citizens to have rights except

a)

Common Sense

b)

Cato's Letters

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Mayflower Compact

18.

The purpose of propaganda is to

a)

raise money

b)

inform people about things

c)

encourage government action

d)

persuade people to do something or think a certain way

19.

Read the excerpt from the Second Treatise of Government (1690):

"The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions."

Which conclusion can be drawn about Enlightenment ideas in American government?

a)

people agree to with the government all the time

b)

there should be protection of natural rights

c)

there is equal application of laws for all Americans

d)

the government should be divided into parts

20.

“WE THE PEOPLE of the United States...do

ordain and establish this Constitution for the

United States of America.”


Preamble to the Constitution, 1787 is an example of which colonial influence

a)

self government

b)

rights

c)

due process

d)

limited government

21.

How was Thomas Paine's Common Sense used to encourage independence?

a)

It was propaganda

b)

It was fact based

c)

It was symbolic

d)

It was a contract

22.

“This Constitution and the laws of the United

States ... shall be the supreme law of the land.”

All government officials “shall be bound by an

oath to support this constitution.”


U.S. Constitution, Article VI is an example of which colonial influence on our Founding Fathers

a)

due process

b)

self government

c)

limited government

d)

rule of law

23.

The U.S. Constitution created three

branches of government. Each branch is given

the power to check, or limit the power of the

other two. The system of checks and balances

keeps any one branch from getting too

powerful. This is an example of which colonial influence on our Founding Fathers?

a)

due process

b)

self government

c)

limited government

d)

rule of law

24.

People have the right to fair and reasonable laws.

Officials have to follow rules when enforcing the laws and treat all people in the same way is an example of which influence.

a)

due process

b)

self government

c)

limited government

d)

rule of law

25.

The U.S. Constitution is based on a handful of “big ideas”. Check all of the following that are "big ideas" given to us.

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Self Government

c)

Limited Government

d)

Due Process

e)

Rights

26.

Which document was the last one to influence the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Cato's Letters

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Common Sense

27.

Which English Monarch was the last to control the colonies before the Declaration of Independence?

a)

King George III

b)

King George II

c)

King George I

d)

King George

28.

What attracted the Founding Fathers to Montesquieu's explanation of the separation of powers?

a)

Their separation could help prevent the central government from becoming tyrannical and oppressive

b)

Their separation could protect the rights of the nobility from the actions of the king

c)

Their separation could preserve the privileges of the monarch and nobles from popular attack.

d)

Their separation raised judicial power to a level of equality with legislative and executive power

29.

Which of the following words has this definition?

"popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government"

a)

Due Process

b)

Limited Government

c)

Self-Government

d)

Rights

e)

Rule of Law

30.

Which of the following words has this definition?

"A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions"

a)

Due Process

b)

Limited Government

c)

Self-Government

d)

Rights

e)

Rule of Law

31.

Which of the following words has this definition?

"the power of government is limited by the constitution, and each branch is limited in what it can do"

a)

Due Process

b)

Limited Government

c)

Self-Government

d)

Rights

e)

Rule of Law

32.

The Magna Carta is a government document that defined four of the five terms below. Which one was NOT a part of the Magna Carta?

a)

Due Process

b)

Limited Government

c)

Self-Government

d)

Rights

e)

Rule of Law

33.

The English Bill of Rights is a government document written by the English nobility in 1689. It illustrates all but one of the following terms. Which of the following was NOT a part of the English Bill of Rights?

a)

Due Process

b)

Limited Government

c)

Self-Government

d)

Rights

e)

Rule of Law

34.

Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine in 1776. Which TWO of the following are illustrated in this pamphlet?

a)

Due Process

b)

Limited Government

c)

Self-Government

d)

Rights

e)

Rule of Law

35.

Which of the following is an agreement between people?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Cato's Letters

e)

Common Sense

36.

Which of the following was written to limit the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Cato's Letters

e)

Common Sense

37.

Which of the following was written to expand the power of the English Parliament and expand the rights of the people, as well as further limit the power of the king?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Cato's Letters

e)

Common Sense

38.

Which of the following was written to convince people to support the freedom of expression and fight against the king's heavy-handed rule?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Cato's Letters

e)

Common Sense

39.

Which of the following was written to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from Great Britain?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Cato's Letters

e)

Common Sense

40.

Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

social contract

d)

natural law

41.

The statements are from the Declaration of Independence.


Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

Which conclusion can be made about the influence of Enlightenment philosophers on the Founding Fathers?

a)

The Founding Fathers were greatly influenced by Enlightenment philosophers, especially in their writing of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

b)

The Founding Fathers had read all of the major works of Enlightenment philosophers but did not think they could be applied to the United States.

c)

The Founding Fathers believed that the ideas of Enlightenment philosophers represented the oppressive policies of England, especially their ideas about the rights of the accused.

d)

The Founding Fathers probably did not think very highly of the old-fashioned beliefs of Enlightenment philosophers.

43.

Baron de Montesquieu's view of separation of powers greatly influenced the Founding Fathers. In what way is Montesquieu's view of separation of powers demonstrated in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Federal authority is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

b)

The citizens of each state are entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states.

c)

Titles of nobility cannot be granted by the United States.

d)

A citizen must be at least 30 years old in order to be a United States senator.

44.

What principle says one branch should not have all the power or authority?

a)

Checks and balances

b)

Rule of law

c)

Separation of powers

d)

Monarchy

45.

Providing citizens with access to public records is an example of what principle?

a)

separation of powers

b)

self-government

c)

social contract

d)

rule of law

46.

Which rule of law principle allows citizens to have access to public meetings like school board meetings?

a)

Transparency of government

b)

Fair procedures

c)

Accountability to the law

d)

Consistent application of the law

47.

Regardless of country, which document could encourage a nation to seek independence?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rigts

c)

Common Sense

d)

Mayflower Compact

48.

The English Bill of Rights promoted

a)

self-government

b)

declaring independence

c)

individual rights

d)

limited government

49.

The Magna Carta promoted

a)

Rule of law

b)

Limited government

c)

self-government

d)

individual rights