Ancient Greece and Rome
What type of government existed in Ancient Greece, specifically Athens, that inspired the Founding Fathers?
Direct Democracy
The Enlightenment began in which continent?
Europe
What document limited the power of the king and introduced the idea of rule of law?
Magna Carta
The Pilgrims fled from which country?
England
How many nations originally made up the Iroquois Confederacy?
5
Before the reign of the Emperors what government structure did Ancient Rome have?
Republic or representative democracy
Which Enlightenment thinker created the idea that people were given the natural rights of life, liberty and property?
John Locke
What country was the Magna Carta written in?
England
Where did the Pilgrims land in the United States?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What was the founding document of the Iroquois Confederacy?
The Great Law of Peace
Who participates in a direct democracy?
All citizens were required to participate
Which Enlightenment thinker is most closely associated with the separation of powers?
Montesquieu
Why did the King of England sign the Magna Carta?
The nobles/lords of England pressured the king to sign the document.
Which document was the first to establish self government in the New World?
Mayflower Compact
In the summer of 1776 a delegation of 21 Iroquois representatives attended the Continental Congress in which US city?
Philadelphia
Why isn't the United States a direct democracy?
Because the US is so large that it would not be possible. This form of government only works on smaller scales.
The ideas of the Enlightenment inspired the Founding Fathers to do what?
To declare independence from Great Britain.
Which king of England signed the Magna Carta?
King John
What year did the Pilgrims land in the New World?
1620
Why were representatives of the Iroquois Confederacy invited to attend the Continental Congress?
Because the Iroquois had already built their own republic and the US sought their advice when drafting the Declaration of Independence.
In Ancient Greece which groups (3) were not allowed to participate in it's democracy?
Women, slaves, foreigners.
What is the name of this Founding Father who was also an Enlightenment Thinker?
Benjamin Franklin
What century was the Magna Carta written in?
13th Century or 1200's
Where did the Pilgrims intend to land?
Virginia Colony
On what document was the Great Law of Peace written?
It was never written down (oral constitution)