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What action did the colonists believe they had the right to take when the government becomes oppressive?
What action did the colonists believe they had the right to take when the government becomes oppressive?
- Establish new trade agreements with other countries.
- Alter or abolish the government. (correct)
- Annex neighboring territories for resources.
- Increase taxes on the citizens.
What did Thomas Jefferson accuse the British monarch of in the text?
What did Thomas Jefferson accuse the British monarch of in the text?
- Granting full autonomy to the colonies.
- Supporting the colonists' self-governing efforts.
- Providing excessive freedoms to the colonists.
- Taxing the colonists without their elected representatives' consent. (correct)
Why did the colonists sign the Declaration of Independence as mentioned in the text?
Why did the colonists sign the Declaration of Independence as mentioned in the text?
- To receive more benefits from Britain.
- To express loyalty to the British monarchy.
- To establish a new form of government. (correct)
- To maintain the status quo in governance.
What was the significance of the founders' commitment to creating a new kind of government?
What was the significance of the founders' commitment to creating a new kind of government?
What did the founders believe was their right if the British monarch abused his power?
What did the founders believe was their right if the British monarch abused his power?
What were the God-given rights, according to John Locke's ideas?
What were the God-given rights, according to John Locke's ideas?
Which document signed by King John in 1215 included protections for life, liberty, and property?
Which document signed by King John in 1215 included protections for life, liberty, and property?
Who was the most significant influence on American beliefs about government?
Who was the most significant influence on American beliefs about government?
Which seventeenth-century English philosopher's writings form the basis for many modern political ideas?
Which seventeenth-century English philosopher's writings form the basis for many modern political ideas?
What did the British government recognize as its duty long before the settling of North American colonies?
What did the British government recognize as its duty long before the settling of North American colonies?
What term did Locke use to refer to the agreement between a people and their government?
What term did Locke use to refer to the agreement between a people and their government?
What action did Locke suggest people could take if the government abused its power?
What action did Locke suggest people could take if the government abused its power?
What was an important factor in the American colonies' decision to declare independence from England in 1776?
What was an important factor in the American colonies' decision to declare independence from England in 1776?
What did establishing a new government for the colonists involve?
What did establishing a new government for the colonists involve?
What core tenet of American political thought is closely related to limiting government power?
What core tenet of American political thought is closely related to limiting government power?
What foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution can be traced back to Magna Carta?
What foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution can be traced back to Magna Carta?
Who was intended to receive protections under the original Magna Carta in 1215?
Who was intended to receive protections under the original Magna Carta in 1215?
What is the key difference between rights granted by the English king and those described by Locke?
What is the key difference between rights granted by the English king and those described by Locke?
What event led to the removal of King James II during the seventeenth century?
What event led to the removal of King James II during the seventeenth century?
Why was King James II particularly disliked during his reign before the Glorious Revolution?
Why was King James II particularly disliked during his reign before the Glorious Revolution?
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