Question

name: dalton smyhel date: quiz: foundational documents period: 1. which document established principles of limited government and individual rights in medieval england? a) magna carta b) mayflower compact c) english bill of rights d) common sense 2. which document served as a foundation for constitutional law in england and later influenced the united states? a) magna carta b) mayflower compact c) english bill of rights d) common sense 3. which document was signed by the pilgrims off the coast of present - day massachusetts and established self - government in plymouth colony? a) magna carta b) mayflower compact c) english bill of rights d) common sense 4. which document was enacted in 1689 and outlined the rights and liberties of individuals? a) magna carta b) mayflower compact c) english bill of rights d) common sense 5. which document did thomas paine argue for american independence from britain? a) magna carta b) mayflower compact c) english bill of rights d) common sense

Explanation:

1. The Magna Carta in 1215 established principles of limited government and individual rights in medieval England.
2. The Magna Carta served as a foundation for constitutional law in England and influenced the US.
3. The Mayflower Compact was signed by Pilgrims off the coast of present - day Massachusetts and established self - government in Plymouth Colony.
4. The English Bill of Rights was enacted in 1689 and outlined individual rights and liberties.
5. Thomas Paine argued for American independence from Britain in "Common Sense".

Answer:

1. a) Magna Carta
2. a) Magna Carta
3. b) Mayflower Compact
4. c) English Bill of Rights
5. d) Common Sense