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What significant event involved King John in 1215 that limited his power?
What significant event involved King John in 1215 that limited his power?
Which assembly was the first representative assembly in the American colonies?
Which assembly was the first representative assembly in the American colonies?
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact drafted by the Pilgrims?
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact drafted by the Pilgrims?
Which right was guaranteed by the Magna Carta to noblemen?
Which right was guaranteed by the Magna Carta to noblemen?
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Who made up the Virginia House of Burgesses?
Who made up the Virginia House of Burgesses?
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What was significant about the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
What was significant about the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
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Which idea did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut advance?
Which idea did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut advance?
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What does the English Bill of Rights state about law-making powers?
What does the English Bill of Rights state about law-making powers?
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Which right is included in the English Bill of Rights?
Which right is included in the English Bill of Rights?
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How did the English Bill of Rights influence later documents?
How did the English Bill of Rights influence later documents?
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What was the significance of the Magna Carta signed in 1215?
What was the significance of the Magna Carta signed in 1215?
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What did the House of Burgesses represent in 1619?
What did the House of Burgesses represent in 1619?
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Why was the Mayflower Compact significant?
Why was the Mayflower Compact significant?
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What concept did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut of 1639 advance?
What concept did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut of 1639 advance?
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What common theme can be found in the events outlined regarding early colonial government?
What common theme can be found in the events outlined regarding early colonial government?
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What document established the principles of governance in 1689?
What document established the principles of governance in 1689?
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Which year marks the adoption of the U.S. Constitution?
Which year marks the adoption of the U.S. Constitution?
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What document was created in 1777 that served as the first governing document of the United States?
What document was created in 1777 that served as the first governing document of the United States?
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In what year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
In what year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
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Which document declared the independence of the American colonies from British rule in 1776?
Which document declared the independence of the American colonies from British rule in 1776?
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What year was the Virginia House of Burgesses established?
What year was the Virginia House of Burgesses established?
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Who appointed the governor of the Virginia colony?
Who appointed the governor of the Virginia colony?
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What were the burgesses in the Virginia House of Burgesses primarily responsible for?
What were the burgesses in the Virginia House of Burgesses primarily responsible for?
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What was a significant limitation of the House of Burgesses in its early years?
What was a significant limitation of the House of Burgesses in its early years?
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What characterized the representation in the House of Burgesses initially?
What characterized the representation in the House of Burgesses initially?
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What change occurred when Virginia became a royal colony in 1624?
What change occurred when Virginia became a royal colony in 1624?
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Which notable figures emerged as leaders from the House of Burgesses?
Which notable figures emerged as leaders from the House of Burgesses?
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The House of Burgesses served as a model for what concept in governance?
The House of Burgesses served as a model for what concept in governance?
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What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
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Which of the following was a key principle of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
Which of the following was a key principle of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
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Who is credited with creating the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
Who is credited with creating the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
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What does the Mayflower Compact signify about the Pilgrims' intentions?
What does the Mayflower Compact signify about the Pilgrims' intentions?
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What limitation was placed on governors under the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
What limitation was placed on governors under the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
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Which aspect was NOT included in the Mayflower Compact?
Which aspect was NOT included in the Mayflower Compact?
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What principle regarding taxation was established in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
What principle regarding taxation was established in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
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What was a unique feature of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut compared to the Massachusetts model?
What was a unique feature of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut compared to the Massachusetts model?
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