Question

regarding the magna carta, which statement is false?
a) the document required trial by a jury of ones peers.

b) king john was forced to sign the document.

c) the meeting of the english barons and king john occurred at runnymede.

d) the document assured all english citizens freedom of speech.

question 6 (5 points)
what was accomplished by members of the second continental congress during their meeting in philadelphia?

a) members quickly ratified the articles of confederation.

b) george washington was elected president of the colonies.

c) george washington was appointed as the commander of the continental army.

d) the united states constitution was drafted.

Explanation:

First Question (Magna Carta)

• Option A: Magna Carta did establish trial by jury of peers.
• Option B: King John was forced by barons to sign Magna Carta.
• Option C: The meeting at Runnymede led to Magna Carta's signing.
• Option D: Magna Carta focused on feudal rights, not freedom of speech for all citizens. So D is false.

• Option A: Articles of Confederation were ratified later, not quickly at this meeting.
• Option B: Washington was not elected president of colonies here.
• Option C: At the Second Continental Congress, Washington was appointed Continental Army commander.
• Option D: US Constitution was drafted after, not at this Congress. So C is correct.

Answer:

D. The document assured all English citizens freedom of speech.

Second Question (Second Continental Congress)