Impact of Foundational Documents on Colonial Government Views

What document introduced the concept of due process of law?

• Common Sense

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

What principle did the Magna Carta introduce regarding the king?

• King's divine right

• King's right to tax

• King's unlimited power

• King is subject to law

Which document emphasized the elimination of governmental power?

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Common Sense

• Magna Carta

Which document is based on the consent of the governed?

• Magna Carta

• Thomas Paine's Common Sense

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To create a government based on people's consent

• To establish a new monarchy

• To declare independence from England

• To introduce new laws for the pilgrims

What concept did the Mayflower Compact introduce?

• Centralized monarchy

• Self-government by the colonists

• Feudal system

• Divine right of kings

What does 'no taxation without representation' relate to?

• Common Sense

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

Which document guaranteed the right to a speedy and fair jury trial?

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

Who advocated for the idea of representative self-government?

• Thomas Paine

• King John

• The Pilgrims

• English Parliament

What was Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' advocating for?

• Maintaining the status quo

• Separation from British rule

• Strengthening ties with Britain

• Creating a new religion