Foundational Documents

When was the Magna Carta signed?

• 1066

• 1215

• 1620

• 1689

What did the Magna Carta primarily seek to limit?

• The power of the Church

• The power of the Barons

• The power of the King

• The power of the commoners

Which colony was established by the Pilgrims in 1620?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Massachusetts Bay

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To declare independence from England

• To establish self-government for the Pilgrims

• To outline trade agreements with Native Americans

• To establish religious freedom

Which principle is associated with the Mayflower Compact?

• Rule of Law

• Self-Government

• Trial by Jury

• Social Contract

The English Bill of Rights was established in which year?

• 1215

• 1492

• 1689

• 1776

Which of the following was NOT a right protected by the English Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of Speech

• Trial by Jury

• No Cruel and Unusual Punishment

• Right to Bear Arms

Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense"?

• John Locke

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

"No taxation without representation" was a slogan that originated from:

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The English Bill of Rights

• The American Colonies

What key idea did the principle of "Trial by Jury" from the Magna Carta introduce?

• Rule of Law

• Social Contract

• Limited Executive Authority

• Lawmaking by Consent