The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims left England to come to America for this reason.
Religious Freedom
In 1215, this English document introduced the foundational principle that the king's power was limited by law.
Magna Carta
Under the Articles of Confederation, each State received this many votes in Congress.
One vote.
In 1787, delegates met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for this purpose.
Address problems with the Articles of Confederation and develop a stronger national government.
What pet does Mr. Suong have?
A black cat named Pluma
Signed in 1620, this agreement established a plan for self-government and a social contract based on just and equal laws.
Mayflower Compact
The Petition of Right (1628) limited royal power by declaring that even kings must obey this.
The law of the land.
A major weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation was that Congress did not have the power to do these two things.
Taxing and regulating trade (commerce)
The New Jersey Plan wanted equal state representation The Virginia Plan wanted representation in Congress based on this.
A State's population
How many students are enrolled in Central Falls High School?
622
What do the two P's in HIPPO stand for?
Purpose and Perspective
The main difference between these two colony types was that one was ruled directly by the Crown, while the other was governed under direct charters granted to colonists.
Royal colonies and Charter colonies
Meeting in 1776, the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress was to to do this regarding Great Britain.
Declaring independence
Anti-Federalists was against the Constitution because it did not have this protection for individual freedoms.
Bill of Rights
Who is the mayor of Central Falls?
Maria Rivera
According to the Declaration of Independence, this is where a government gets its legal power to rule.
The consent of the people (or consent of the governed)
This legal term guarantees that life, liberty, or property can be taken only through an orderly legal process.
Due Process of Law
Give the primary reasons why the Articles of Confederation were too weak to keep the 13 states united.
Congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, or enforce national laws.
What is the Compromise that counted 3 out of every 5 slaves toward a State's total population for representation and taxation.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Who is Mr. Suong's favorite super-hero?
Storm