Who am I?
I wrote the Mayflower Compact.
William Bradford
A record of something in written form.
Definition: The rules of a country, state, or community.
Laws
When was the Magna Carta written?
1215
How were the living conditions on the ship?
Difficult as they had little privacy and limited space for personal belongings. They also faced several storms.
I am described as mean and selfish because I placed high taxes on the barons.
King John
The people who make and enforce a system of rules for any community.
Who am I?: I am a person who lives in a colony.
A colonist
How did the barons get King John to finally listen to them?
The barons took London.
What four terms are used to describe the group that came to America in search of religious freedom?
The pilgrims, saints, separatists, and puritans
I am a skilled worker who travelled to America to make money.
A stranger
An agreement between two groups of people.
Charter
Magna Carta: The Magna Carta means _________ in Latin.
The Great Charter
What did the Magna Carta force King John to do?
He was forced to follow the laws.
Why didn't women sign the Mayflower Compact?
Women did not have any rights during this time.
I fought for my rights by revolting against King John.
A baron
The agreement between the Pilgrims and other passengers on the Mayflower.
The Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta: What does it mean by "all men are equal"?
Everyone is equal even if they have a different race, religion, social class, education level, etc.
Why did the barons revolt against King John?
The barons revolted because the king was being unjust and raising their taxes.
The Mayflower Compact can be described as the cornerstone of ______?
Democracy
I travelled to America in search of religious freedom.
A pilgrim, a saint, a separatist, a puritan
Define covenant.
An agreement, a contract, or a solemn promise.
Mayflower Compact: What is democracy?
The people get to vote and have a say in their government.
Which idea from the Magna Carta influence the U.S. Constitution?
It influenced the law that all men are equal.
What was the main agreement in the Mayflower Compact?
To work together and create a new community/government.