DJ 8th Grade Civics Chapter 2 Test Reveiw Flashcards
During the _________, some political thinkers wanted to apply scientific laws to people and society
enlightenment
Why did the Puritans found the colony of Massachussets
To set up a society that would accord with what they believed to be God’s wishes (religious freedom)
Which freedom did Puritans deny to others in Massachusetts?
Freedom of religion other than the Puritan way
What did indentured servants promise in exchange for their passage to America? (Name all the things).
They said they were going to work so they planted and harvest crops. Work from 4-7 years until their debt was paid.
The puritans settled in Massachussetts because they wanted freedom of
religion
When did democracy develop? (How did it develop over time? All at once? sporadically? gradually? etc.)
Gradually, democfracy has been developed over time. Beginning in the Jewish religion, then Greeks created the worlds first democracy in 400 BC
Define Consuls
An official appointed by government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the governments citizens and interests there
The principle established by the Magna Carta was __________ government
limited
How did a power struggle between the king and Parliament lead to civil war in the 1600’s?
When King Charles ! failed to uphold the terms of the agreement. The terms of agreement that Parliament forced him to sign.
Which ideas ent thinkers
Social Contract, Natural Rights
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact
To seek religious freedom
Which type of government was established by the Mayflower Compact
A direct dimocracy
Which belief did English colonists bring with them to America?
They brought their traditions, beliefs, and changes that had shaped their government.
According to the Magna Carta, what did the king have to do (the process) if he wanted to create a new tax on the nobility?
He had to get their consent
What made Jamestown’s government a representative democracy?
The House of Burgesses marked the beginning of the representative democracy in colonial America.
How did the signing of the English Bill of Rights change English government?
The signing of the English Bill of Rights signaled the end of the struggle between Parliament and the monarch.
According to Thomas Hobbes, what was the social contract?
He believed that an agreement, called a social contract existed between government and the people.
Most settlers came to America looking for what?
They came to look for money for their company.
John Locke believed that all people were born with natural rights that governments must protect. What were three of those rights?
Rights to life, freedom, and to own property
How did Parliament begin?
Kings who came after John were advised by nobles and church officials. Gradually, this group grew to include representatives of common people as well. By 1300’s, advisers become legislative and called it Parliament.
What was the relationship between the king and Parliament during Parliaments first 300 years?
Parliament had some influence, but ultimately England’s monarch’s remained strong those 300 years.
The romans put their government in the hands of a body called the _______. This body elected two ______ to lead the government.
patricians, consuls
Thomas hobbes believed peopled needed a strong government leader because…?
They were too selfish to rule themselves
On which ancient Jewish principle is democracy based?
Every person has worth.
