Why did the American colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

They objected to the tax because it was imposed without their consent.

Which of the following were most familiar?

Mayflower Compact and John Locke's theory of social contract

Why did the Anti-Federalists urge the addition of a bill of rights to the Constitution?

to protect individual liberties

John Locke said that the purpose of government was to?

protect life, liberty, and property

Which of the following is a grievance against King George III?

He had quartered troops among the colonists.

According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights?

the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Power to regulate trade between states

Why did the federalists believe the national government would not become too strong if the Constitution was adopted?

A system of checks & balances would prevent the government from tyranny.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?

to protect the rights of its people

Why did the American colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

They objected to the tax because it was imposed without their consent.

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1
Which right was guaranteed by the Magna Carta?
The right to trial by jury
Freedom of Religion
The right to vote in elections
Freedom of Speech
2
Why did the American colonists oppose the Stamp Act?
They were more heavily taxed than the people in Britain.
They wanted their independence from Great Britain.
They objected to the tax because it was imposed without their consent.
They learned that King George III had not approved the Stamp Act.
3
Thomas Paine's Common Sense urged the colonists to seek independence.
True
False
4
Which of the following were most familiar?
Mayflower Compact and Montesquieu's separation of powers
Mayflower Compact and John Locke's theory of social contract
Magna Carta and Montesquieu's separation of powers
English Bill of Rights and Thomas Paine's Common Sense
5
Why did the Anti-Federalists urge the addition of a bill of rights to the Constitution?
to abolish slavery
to protect individual liberties
to check the power of state governments
to lower the costs of government
6
John Locke said that the purpose of government was to?
to provide roads, bridges, and parks
fight wars against evil
to protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
protect life, liberty, and property
7
Which of the following is a grievance against King George III?
He had failed to defend the colonists in the French and Indian War.
He had forced the colonists to accept the practice of slavery.
He had quartered troops among the colonists.
He had required the colonists to trade with the French.
8
Grievances are ...
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Suggestions
Complaints
Rules
9
According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights?
the right to use the resources of nature, including air and water.
the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
freeedom of speech and of the press
the right ot free health care and education
10
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Borrow money
Equip a Navy
Declare War
Power to regulate trade between states
11
Why did the federalists believe the national government would not become too strong if the Constitution was adopted?
Elected government officials could be trusted to protect individual rights.
The federal government would use its powers to protect their liberties.
The people could only act through their representatives.
A system of checks & balances would prevent the government from tyranny.
12
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?
to ensure the rights of the government
to protect the rights of its people
to glorify the nation
to promote popular religious beliefs
13
This is the idea that "the people" give the government power to protect their natural rights and must live by the rules?
Check and Balances
Social Contract
Separation of Powers
Rule of Law
14
The colonists petitioned, protested and boycotted against the British government?
True
False
15
The English Bill of Rights guaranteed which of the following?
Divine Rights of Kings
Natural Law
Self-Government
Individual Rights
16
Montesquieu is known for his ideas on?
Social Contract
Separation of Powers
Protection of Life, Liberty, and Property
Natural Rights
17
Why did the American colonists oppose the Stamp Act?
They wanted independence from Great Britain.
They learned King George III had not approved the Stamp Act.
They objected to the tax because it was imposed without their consent.
They were more heavily taxed than the people in Britain.
18
What document was most influenced by John Locke's ideas?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Magna Carta
19
Which Enlightenment thinker argued that all people had natural rights to life, liberty, and property?
Jean-Jacques Rosseau
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke

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