Flashcard on Historical Documents

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What is the purpose of a charter?

Back

to outline agreements and grant certain rights

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The purpose of a treaty is to _________.

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end a conflict

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Why is the Mayflower Compact an important document in our nation’s history?

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It shows the idea of self-government. This is the central idea of our government today.

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List the 3 goals of the Declaration of Independence.

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1. To explain reasons for independence. 2. To explain what they intended to do about their concerns. 3. To explain that they had been denied the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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The __________________________ is the supreme law of our country and the blueprint for our government.

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Constitution

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The United States Constitution creates a system to prevent the government from becoming too powerful. This is known as _________.

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checks and balances

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The Declaration of Independence includes 57 grievances against the British government.

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False