Foundations of American Society

Question 1

Influence of the Enlightenment on American Colonies

Answer 1

Influenced American democracy
Influenced the Declaration of Independence
John Locke - Natural Rights
Montesquieu - separation of powers
Voltaire - free speech
Consent of the governed
People can overthrow the government when it fails to protect their natural rights

Question 2

Preamble to the Constitution

Answer 2

Part of the Constitution that says the governmnet’s power comes from the people

Question 3

John Peter Zenger Trial

Answer 3

Court case that helped establish the principle of freedom of the press

Question 4

Influence of Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights

Answer 4

Influenced the U.S. colonies

limitations can be placed on the power of the government

Question 5

Led to self-government (representative government)

Answer 5

Mayflower Compact
House of Burgesses
New England Town Meetings

Question 6

Democracy

Answer 6

type of government where the people vote and have power

Question 7

Mercantilism

Answer 7

Creates a favorable balance of trade
parent country gets raw materials from the colony and then sells them back manufactured goods

Colonies can’t trade with other nations

Question 8

Salutary Neglect

Answer 8

British ignored (neglected) the colonies

Colonies became used to self-government and didn’t like it when the British tried to become more involved

Improves economy in colonies