Module 5

Question 1

Magna Carta

Answer 1

Great Charter, A document, was signed by king John in 1215

Question 2

Constitution

Answer 2

A constitution is a set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government

Question 3

Virginia Statue for religious freedom

Answer 3

This document declared that no person could be forced to attend a particular church or be required to pay for a church with tax money.

Question 4

Suffrage

Answer 4

the right to vote, by allowing any white man who paid taxes to vote

Question 5

Articles of Confederation

Answer 5

Congress became the single branch of the national government

Question 6

Ratification

Answer 6

official approval, before the new national government could take effect

Question 7

Land Ordinance of 1785

Answer 7

which set up a system for surveying and dividing western lands

Question 8

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Answer 8

The ordinance established the Northwest Territory, which included areas that are now in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin

Question 9

Northwest Territory

Answer 9

included areas that are now in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin