Colonial Government and the Great Awakening

The video explores the historical roots of the American government, tracing its origins to British influences such as the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights. It discusses the development of self-government in the American colonies, highlighting key institutions like the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact. The impact of religious movements, particularly the Great Awakening, on colonial governance is also examined. Finally, the video emphasizes how these historical and religious influences laid the foundation for the American Constitution and the protection of individual rights.

Which document limited the power of the king and guaranteed basic rights to British nobles in 1219?

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The English Bill of Rights

What was the first elected legislature in the American colonies?

• The Virginia House of Burgesses

• The English Parliament

• The Continental Congress

• The Mayflower Compact

What agreement did the Pilgrims sign before landing in Massachusetts that helped establish self-government?

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The English Bill of Rights

Which document is considered by many to be the first written constitution in the New World?

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The English Bill of Rights

What was a significant religious movement in the 1730s and 40s that influenced colonial views on government?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Great Awakening

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

During the Great Awakening, what question did colonists begin to ask themselves?

• How can we gain independence?

• What would Jesus do?

• What is the role of government?

• What are the rights of man?

Which British document laid the foundation for the protection of individual rights and freedoms in America?

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

What concept did the Great Awakening emphasize regarding the relationship between people and their leaders?

• A democracy

• A monarchy

• A contract

• A dictatorship

Which colonial political institution helped lay the foundation for self-government in America?

• The English Parliament

• The Virginia House of Burgesses

• The Continental Congress

• The United States Senate

What was the impact of the Great Awakening on the colonists' view of government?

• It encouraged a view of government as a contract with the people.

• It increased support for British rule.

• It led to a stronger monarchy.

• It diminished the role of religion in politics.