Gov. Chapter 2 Test Flashcards

1
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established a temporary government for the Pilgrims pioneer colony

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Mayflower Compact

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2
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theory of government that states that government is formed by the consent of the governed

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social contract

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3
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a theory that kings received their authority directly from God and that no matter how tyrannical or contrary to God’s laws they acted, they were accountable only to God and could not be removed from authority by the people

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divine right of kings

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4
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church governed in which church members elect their leaders

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congregationalism

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5
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1st written constitution in the New World; outlined a more democratic government than the one in Massachuettes by not making the church membership a prerequisite for government participation.

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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)

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6
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issued by the Massachuettes General Court required parents to provide for the education of their children

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Act of 1642

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7
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required every town of 50 families or more to provide a primary school for its children

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“Old Deluder Satan” Act (1647)

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8
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rekindled the spiritual life of the colonies

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Great Awakening

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9
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a right that cannot be given by the government because it is not theirs to give

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unalienable right

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10
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a protest against government concentration and abuse of power in both the church and the state

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moral dissent

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11
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Did this country begin as a “Christian nation”?

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yes our country began as a christian nation. America was settled by Christian people looking for a place where they could practice their beliefs as they pleased

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12
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What motivated the Pilgrims to colonize America?

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They were trying to escape the Church of England so they could practice their beliefs freely.

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13
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How is America indebted to the following documents:…….?

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They are our foundation, without them we would be a completely different nation.

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14
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What place did the Bible have in the education of early America?

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They used it as a textbook.

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15
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What were the long term benefits of the Great Awakening?

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it brought revival spiritually and also opened up the door to different denominations.

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16
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What are some specific examples of the influence of Christians in the course of the American Revolution?

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The men who composed and signed the Declaration of Independence were most men of God.

17
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Why did Christians in America think that rebellion against their mother country was proper and acceptable?

A

They believed if they loss their political freedom, they would lose their religious freedom.

18
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In what qualified sense is the United States Constitution a “Christian” document?

A

Witherspoon taught Madison, the father of the Constitution, God’s word and that was reflected throughout the document.

19
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Where was Martin Luther from?

A

Germany

20
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Who were the Pilgrims and when did they get here?

A

The Pilgrims were Separatists who opposed worldliness and weakness in the state church of England. They got here 1621ish.

21
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What was the first college to open?

A

Harvard

22
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who was Princeton founded by?

A

John Witherspoon

23
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Father of the Constitution; taught by James Witherspoon; not neccesarily a Christian but raised by the Bible and its beliefs

A

James Madison

24
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Founder of Princeton; Madison’s teacher; Christian leader in the Continental Congress; only minister to sign the Declaration of Independence;

A

John Witherspoon

25
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a british evangelist who preached from Georgia to New England; open air preaching and clear gospel; motivated others to spread out and reach the lost

A

George Whitefield

26
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Father of the Declaration of Independence; first talked about unalienable rights

A

Thomas Jefferson

27
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1520s; Led by Martin Luther; Catholics vs. Protestant

A

Protestant Reformation

28
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Passed by Parliment in 1774 on behalf of the French settlers living in the recently acquired territory in Canada; Colonist believed that act gave priviledged status to roman catholicism

A

Quebec Act

29
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Senators of Texas

A

Ted Cruz

John Cornen

30
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Presidential Line of Succetion

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Vice Prez
Speaker of the House
President Pro-Tem of the Senate