Key Concepts of Early American History

Mr. David introduces early English history, focusing on the Magna Carta, a document from 1215 that limited the power of the King of England. It established the principle that the king could not arbitrarily take property or imprison people. The video also discusses the role of Parliament in governance. In America, Jamestown in Virginia was the first successful settlement, and the House of Burgesses was the first elected representative body. The video concludes with the Dutch influence in New Amsterdam, now New York City.

What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta when it was written in 1215?

• To create a new currency

• To declare war on France

• To limit the power of the King

• To establish a new religion

What does the term 'Magna Carta' translate to in English?

• Big Book

• Grand Plan

• Large Map

• Great Charter

What was the role of the English Parliament in the governance of the country?

• To manage the King's finances

• To enforce laws

• To represent people from different regions

• To collect taxes

Where was the first successful English settlement in America located?

• Boston

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

What was the House of Burgesses?

• A trading company

• A royal palace

• A group of elected representatives

• A military fort

What significant political development occurred in Virginia?

• The discovery of gold

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The birth of representative democracy

• The first royal wedding

Which European country did the settlers of New Amsterdam come from?

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• Spain

• France

What is the modern name of the place where New Amsterdam was established?

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Boston

• Washington D.C.