Lesson 1 Historical Documents
Which document limited the power of the English king for the first time and introduced the idea that people have certain rights?
The Magna Carta
Who believed all people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What slogan expressed colonists’ demand for a political voice and fair treatment regarding taxes?
No Taxation without Representation
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
explain why the colonies were breaking away from British rule.
Which pamphlet by Thomas Paine convinced colonists independence was necessary?
What is Common Sense?
What was the early agreement by colonists to govern themselves through majority rule called?
The Mayflower Compact
Which Enlightenment thinker introduced the idea of separation of powers in government?
Baron de Montesquieu
What event involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor to protest a British tea monopoly
Boston Tea Party
According to the Declaration, where does the government get its power?
From the consent of the governed (the people).
Which document guaranteed freedoms such as protection from cruel punishment?
What is the English Bill of Rights?
Which document expanded rights of English citizens and guaranteed freedoms like free speech in Parliament?
The English Bill of Rights
According to John Locke, what can citizens do if the government fails to protect their rights?
Right to change or overthrow the government?
Which act required colonists to house and supply British troops?
The Quartering Act
What right do citizens have if the government fails to protect their rights?
The right to change or abolish the government.
What protest involved intimidating tax collectors
Tarring and feathering
What idea of government can be taken from The Magna Carta and The English Bill of rights
Limited government with a set of rules/ bounds
What system did Montesquieu propose to prevent abuse of power in government?
What is the system of checks and balances among three branches?
Name the British response to the Boston Tea Party that closed Boston Harbor?
The Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts
What does unalienable mean
Born with, rights you can not take away
Who introduced the idea that governments are created through a social contract?
John Locke
1. The earliest document which limited the kings power
2.The document that established self government for the Pilgrims
3. The document which provided freedoms for the citizens of England
1. The Magna Carta
2. The Mayflower Compact
3. The English Bill of Rights
John Locke believed in which 3 concepts
Bonus for any extras
1. Natural Rights
2. Social Contract Theory
3. Limited government
- Overthrow your government if rights abused
Put the following events in chronological order
1-Boston Tea Party, 2-Boston Massacre, 3-Stamp Act, 4-Intolerable Acts, 5-Declaration of Independence
3,2,1,4,5
Before the declaration was voted on and signed, who convinced the colonies to break away
Thomas Paine- Common Sense
John Locke- Abuse of government
Which event increased tensions after a violent confrontation between colonists and British soldiers
The Boston Massacre