Influences on the Founding Fathers

People I

100

Which historical figure wrote an easy to understand book called Common Sense, which inspired Americans to break away from England?

T-Paine

200

______________ is what we call the group of people who fought for America's independence and established its government.

Founding Fathers

300

What 3 historical figures greatly influenced the Founding Fathers?

Locke, Montesquieu, and Paine

400

Of the 3 influential people we studied, _____________ was the only one who was not born in England.

Montesquieu

500

Based on the ideas of Montesquieu, the U.S. government is divided into 3 branches of government. This is called:

Separation of Powers

People II

100

Which historical figure came up with the idea of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?

John Locke

200

This historical figure made a big difference in America despite coming from a poor and uneducated background.

T-Paine

300

What are the 3 branches of US government?

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

400

These are the rights you are born with. No one can take them away from you.

Natural Rights

500

___________________ is the time period when many of the ideas of freedom and liberty were born.

The enlightenment

Documents I

100

This document was written on a boat in 1620 by people going to start a colony in America.

Mayflower Compact

200

Common Sense - 1776 “Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer, or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, which we might expect in a country without government, our calamities is heightened by reflecting that we furnish the means by which we suffer!” Is this a primary or secondary source?

Primary

300

This document was the first to say that the king was required by law to protect his people.

Magna Carta

400

Common Sense - 1776 “Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer, or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, which we might expect in a country without government, our calamities is heightened by reflecting that we furnish the means by which we suffer!”

What are Thomas Paine’s feelings on government? A. His government is doing a great job and should keep it up B. Government is a necessary evil but can be abused to hurt the people C. Government is a great way to make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to D. He likes his government but wants to make a few minor adjustments to fix a few problems

500

Magna Carta “FIRST, THAT WE HAVE GRANTED TO GOD, and by this present charter have confirmed for us and our heirs in perpetuity, that the English Church shall be free, and shall have its rights undiminished, and its liberties unimpaired.” Which sentence best describes the passage?

a. We feel that we have specific human rights given to us by God that cannot be taken away. Our church and our people need their rights protected. b. Please give us equal rights. When we are in church we feel that we are not treated fairly by those in charge. c. We feel the church is not treating the king fairly. He is in charge and his authority is not being respected. d. The church is a place where we escape the boring or difficult moments in our lives. We feel that it is a place that is very important to us.

Documents II

100

What country was the English Bill of Rights written in?

England?

200

English Bill of Rights - 1689 “And they do claim, demand and insist upon all and singular the premises as their undoubted rights and liberties, and that no declarations, judgments, doings or proceedings to the prejudice of the people in any of the said premises ought in any wise to be drawn hereafter into consequence or example; to which demand of their rights they are particularly encouraged by the declaration of his Highness…” Is this a primary or secondary source?

Primary

300

This document inspired the American Constitution's Bill of Rights and protected freedom of speech and no cruel or unusual punishment.

English Bill of Rights

400

Mayflower Compact “Having undertaken, for you glory of God, and advancements of the Christian faith, and the honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia…” Why did the settlers who wrote the Mayflower Compact go to the New World?

a. To spread the Christian faith b. Because the farming wasn't very good in England c. To establish a colony in Virginia d. Both A and C

500

English Bill of Rights - 1689 “And they do claim, demand and insist upon all and singular the premises as their undoubted rights and liberties, and that no declarations, judgments, doings or proceedings to the prejudice of the people in any of the said premises ought in any wise to be drawn hereafter into consequence or example; to which demand of their rights they are particularly encouraged by the declaration of his Highness…” What are the citizens saying in this document?

A. We are being treated fairly and we are happy with you B. We feel that the colonists are acting up and need to be put in their place C. We have rights, they are being violated and we demand you fix this problem D. The king feels his colonists are asking for too much

Mystery

100

The people who signed the Mayflower Compact are called what?

Pilgrims

200

What does it mean to influence someone?

(Answers will be in your own words)

300

What is the main reason the people who signed the Mayflower Compact were coming to America?

Religious freedom/escape religious persecution

400

_____________ is a legal term meaning people have the right to go through the legal process and be treated fairly before punishment.

Due Process

500

___________________ is the cruel abuse of power by an absolute leader such as a king.

Tyranny