Chapter 2 Test

Question 1

First national government in the US

Answer 1

Articles of Confederation

Question 2

Stated the Americans were no longer part of England

Answer 2

Declaration of independence

Question 3

First to mention jury by peers

Answer 3

Magna Carta

Question 4

Stated the basic rights of all men

Answer 4

Declaration of Independence

Question 5

Government that could not tax

Answer 5

Articles of confederation

Question 6

One of the first written government in America

Answer 6

Mayflower

Question 7

This limited the power of the king

Answer 7

Magna Carta

Question 8

First form of written government anywhere

Answer 8

Magna Carta

Question 9

This was written by Thomas Jefferson, influenced by John Locke.

Answer 9

Declaration of Independence

Question 10

Example of direct democracy

Answer 10

Mayflower compact