Understanding Parliament and the American Colonies

What significant document in 1215 laid the foundation for the English Parliament?

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Versailles

Which two houses make up the English Parliament?

• House of Lords and House of Peers

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Peers and House of Nobles

Why did the American colonists oppose the taxes imposed by the British Parliament?

• They were against any form of governance

• They wanted to pay more taxes

• They had no representation in Parliament

• They preferred French rule

What was the result of the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament?

• It led to the American colonies' rebellion

• It strengthened the relationship with the colonies

• It increased trade with the colonies

• It resulted in a peace treaty

How is the modern relationship between the United States and England described?

• As a forgotten history

• As a distant acquaintance

• As a hostile rivalry

• As a close alliance