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Where was the first direct democracy in the world?
Where was the first direct democracy in the world?
Athens
Which religions taught that every person had worth and should be equal before the law?
Which religions taught that every person had worth and should be equal before the law?
Judeo-Christian
A government based on a representative democracy is called a(n)...?
A government based on a representative democracy is called a(n)...?
Republic
Upon overthrowing their king in 509 B.C., who governed Rome?
Upon overthrowing their king in 509 B.C., who governed Rome?
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Places that have large populations typically cannot practice direct democracy. Instead, they have a(n) _____
Places that have large populations typically cannot practice direct democracy. Instead, they have a(n) _____
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In 1215, King John was forced to sign the...?
In 1215, King John was forced to sign the...?
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The document in question 6 established the principle of...?
The document in question 6 established the principle of...?
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What was the transfer of power from Charles I to his daughter Mary and her husband William called?
What was the transfer of power from Charles I to his daughter Mary and her husband William called?
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What were the rights called that English citizens were entitled to that could not be violated by the King?
What were the rights called that English citizens were entitled to that could not be violated by the King?
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According to which thinker, people had the right to decide how they should be governed?
According to which thinker, people had the right to decide how they should be governed?
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What was a period in which thinkers wanted to apply the laws that ruled nature to people and society?
What was a period in which thinkers wanted to apply the laws that ruled nature to people and society?
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Who was a thinker of the Enlightenment Era that believed a social contract existed between the government and the people?
Who was a thinker of the Enlightenment Era that believed a social contract existed between the government and the people?
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Who developed the idea that the government should be divided into branches?
Who developed the idea that the government should be divided into branches?
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Who argued that for a ruler, it was better to be feared than to be loved?
Who argued that for a ruler, it was better to be feared than to be loved?
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John Locke argued that all people were born with...?
John Locke argued that all people were born with...?
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According to which thinker, people had the right to decide how they should be governed?
According to which thinker, people had the right to decide how they should be governed?
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What did Voltaire believe everyone should have freedom of?
What did Voltaire believe everyone should have freedom of?
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Where was the first permanent English settlement in North America located?
Where was the first permanent English settlement in North America located?
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What established the first direct democracy in colonial America?
What established the first direct democracy in colonial America?
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What pressed colonists to question traditional religious and political authority?
What pressed colonists to question traditional religious and political authority?
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Colonists had little input into the British government, but they were still governed by British laws.
Colonists had little input into the British government, but they were still governed by British laws.
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Which war that began in 1754 resulted in what the colonists believed to be excessive taxation?
Which war that began in 1754 resulted in what the colonists believed to be excessive taxation?
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Who was forced to pay for the war mentioned in question 22?
Who was forced to pay for the war mentioned in question 22?
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What was passed in 1765 that placed a tax on paper goods?
What was passed in 1765 that placed a tax on paper goods?
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What act was passed in 1767 and placed duties on goods imported from overseas?
What act was passed in 1767 and placed duties on goods imported from overseas?
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In 1773, Parliament passed the act to allow a British company an exemption from paying duties on their tea. What was it?
In 1773, Parliament passed the act to allow a British company an exemption from paying duties on their tea. What was it?
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What event prompted the passage of the Coercive Acts?
What event prompted the passage of the Coercive Acts?
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Why did the colonists detest the Coercive Acts so much?
Why did the colonists detest the Coercive Acts so much?
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In September of 1774, what met to write a letter to the king asking for him to respect their rights?
In September of 1774, what met to write a letter to the king asking for him to respect their rights?
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Where did the first battles of the American Revolution take place?
Where did the first battles of the American Revolution take place?
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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
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When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
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Study Notes
Direct Democracy and Governance
- Athens is recognized as the first direct democracy in history.
- Ancient Judeo-Christian religions advocated for the inherent worth and legal equality of every individual.
- A representative democracy, where citizens elect leaders, contrasts with direct democracy and is characterized as a Republic.
Significant Historical Documents and Events
- The Magna Carta (1215) curtailed the powers of King John and mandated noble consent for certain taxes, establishing the principle of Limited Rule.
- The Glorious Revolution marked a shift of power from Charles I to Mary and William, who recognized the importance of the English Bill of Rights for citizen rights.
Philosophical Underpinnings of Governance
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau posited that governance should stem from the people's consent.
- The Enlightenment era was notable for applying natural laws to human society.
- Thomas Hobbes introduced the notion of a social contract between the governing body and its citizens.
- Montesquieu proposed the separation of government powers into distinct branches to prevent tyranny.
- Machiavelli contended that a ruler should be feared rather than loved for effective governance.
- John Locke articulated that individuals are born with Natural Rights, which must be protected by the government.
Colonial America and Revolution
- Voltaire championed freedom of religion and trade for all individuals.
- Jamestown marked the establishment of the first lasting English settlement in North America.
- The Mayflower Compact was critical in forming the first direct democracy within the colonies.
- The Great Awakening encouraged colonists to question established religious and political authority.
- Despite limited influence, colonists were still subject to British laws, which caused growing resentment.
Causes of Revolt
- The French and Indian War (starting in 1754) led to increased taxation perceived as excessive by colonists.
- The Stamp Act (1765) imposed taxes on paper goods, requiring tax stamps.
- The Townshend Act (1767) introduced duties on imported goods.
- The Tea Act (1773) provided exemptions for a British tea company from duty payments, further inflaming tensions.
- The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal event triggering the Coercive Acts, which colonists viewed as a violation of the English Bill of Rights.
Key Events Leading to Independence
- The First Continental Congress convened in September 1774 to petition the king for the respect of colonial rights.
- The initial skirmishes of the American Revolution occurred at Lexington and Concord.
- Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which was officially adopted on July 4, 1776.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 2 of Civics focused on the Declaration of Independence. This quiz covers concepts such as democracy, republics, and ancient governance. Challenge yourself with questions about the foundations of American democracy and its historical context.
