

Colonial Government and Constitution
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Trudy Kaltner
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is “limited self-government?”
Back
You have to follow laws, gov can’t be an anarchy. Restricted powers, law but no chaos
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What early/initial factor led to the colonies self-governance?
Back
Difficult for British enforce laws from so far away. Many left to religious persecution.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Did democratic ideals begin before 1776?
Back
Yes, enlightenment thinkers had beliefs on freedoms and natural rights. Already had representative gov before.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of persecution led to people leaving Britain and traveling to the colonies?
Back
Religious beliefs, sometimes political too. Economic difficulties for the poor, had more land in the colonies. Also has political persecution.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the “Mayflower Compact?”
Back
A document created by pilgrims on the Mayflower create a idea of democratic government.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the “Virginia House of Burgesses”?
Back
First legislative assembly in the American colonies to develop self rule and democracy.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who held the real power in early establishment of the colonies?
Back
British monarchy.
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