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WorksheetsEarly Colonial History and Founding Documents
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 29mins
Look at the categories of each founding document(s) and determine which idea, person, or detail belongs in each category.
Written by Thomas Paine
Year: 1776
Influenced the Declaration of Indepdence
Written by King John
Year: 1215
Created Limited Government
Created the fire for revolution
Established self government
Year: 1620
Created Rule of Law
Established Due Process and Trial by Jury
Written by the Pilgrims
Created a civil-body politik
This gave rights to the Baron and Nobles
Match the following documents to the correct definition or idea
Magna Carta
Created limited government
Common Sense
Inspired the Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Established self government
English Bill of Rights
Established Due Process
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine's document inspired this
This is one of the most quoted passages from Common Sense, which became a best seller in the American colonies early in 1776. How did Paine's argument affect the colonists' opinions about how they ought to be governed?
It led some Americans to believe that their colonies needed new constitutions.
It convinced many Americans that they should seek independence from Britain.
It convinced many Americans that they should be represented in Parliament.
It led some Americans to believe that their colonies needed elected governors.
The Mayflower Compact, drawn up by the Pilgrims in 1620, establishes a form of government based on
democratic ideas that were first found in the U.S. Constitution.
electing a new king to preside over the colonies.
a shared system of rule between the colonists and the King of England.
the will of the colonists rather than on that of the King of England.
Reorder the Founding Documents from earliest date to latest date
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
"Common Sense"
Declaration of Independence
Match the correct principle to the correct document
Thomas Paine
Based on wanting to separate from England
The Pilgrims
Set up a self government in Massachusett
King John
Signed the Magna Carta establishing limited government
Parliament
Established the English Bill of Rights and right to bear arms
Magna Carta
Established the idea of Rule of Law
Which right is listed in the Magna Carta guaranteeing a "lawful judgement of one's peers"
No taxation without representation
Freedom of speech
Trial by jury
Freedom of religion
Parliament is England's?
Monarchy
Lawmaking body
President
Barons and Nobles
Plymouth Colony was originally founded by a group of people called Pilgrims. Since Plymouth did not have an official charter from England, its government was based on which document?
Mayflower Compact
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Cato's Letters
The English Bill of Rights
What year was the Mayflower Compact created in?
(a)
What year was "Common Sense" created in?
(a)
Match the group or person involved with each document
Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine
Common Sense
Pilgrims
Mayflower Compact
Barons
Magna Carta
King James
English Bill of Rights
When was the Magna Carta created?
(a)
Categorize the ideas, places, details into Rome or Greece categories
Has a republic form of government
Has a Direct Democracy
The citizens participate in government directly
The citizens elect representatives
Has an assembly that consists of 500 people
The U.S. based their government off of their ideals
Created the first written constitution
Created the Laws of the Twelve Tables to ensure people were equal
Established the concept of Separation of Powers
Established the concept of Rule of Law
Were known as Athenians
The Founders policies of being influenced by having good character and morals were based on the teachings of... (a)
No one is above the law, not even the king is known as the concept of... (a)
The (a) were influenced by many ideas of government. The idea of a(n) (b) comes from the Athenians in Greece. The idea of separation of powers and (c) comes from the Romans. The Romans have a (d) or a representative democracy just like the (e) .
The Founders were influenced by the Greeks and Romans when creating their new government. They were also inspired by (a) from the Bible. These ideas created a strong sense of (b) . They were based off of the teachings of (c) of Judaism and (d) .
Which democratic idea comes from Rome? Select TWO choices.
Electing representatives
Allowing only the rich to vote
Paying taxes
Separating powers into an assembly, senate, and council
Having a written constitution
(a) has a Representative Democracy or (b) this means they are ruled by representatives that are elected. (c) has (d) where people direct participate in government themselves. The United States has (e) which is based on Rome's form of government.
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact signed by the Pilgrims in 1620?
To establish a democratic government independent of the King of England.
To elect a new king for the colonies.
To create a shared system of rule with the King of England.
To lay the groundwork for the U.S. Constitution.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine was a significant influence on the American colonies in 1776. What was the main argument presented in this work?
The colonies should seek independence from Britain.
The colonies needed new constitutions.
Americans should be represented in the British Parliament.
The colonies needed elected governors.
What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta when it was originally created in 1215?
To establish the principle of 'no taxation without representation'
To limit the power of the English monarch and protect the rights of the nobility
To establish the principle of freedom of speech
To establish the principle of freedom of religion
Common Sense by Thomas Paine was a pivotal document in 1776. What was the primary reason for its significant influence on the American colonies?
It advocated for the colonies to seek independence from Britain.
It suggested that the colonies needed new constitutions.
It argued for American representation in the British Parliament.
It proposed the need for elected governors in the colonies.
The Plymouth Colony, founded by the Pilgrims, did not have an official charter from England. What document served as the basis for its government?
The Mayflower Compact
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Cato's Letters
The English Bill of Rights
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To establish a new monarchy in the New World.
To declare independence from England.
To set up a government for the Plymouth Colony.
To outline the rules for a new religious sect.
