Benchmark 3-C
Compare political philosophies and concepts of government that became the foundation for the American Revolution and the United States government.
#1 Standard with Test Specifications:
Describe political philosophies and concepts of government that became the foundation for the American revolution and the United States government, to include:
c. the social covenant established in the Mayflower Compact.
Specifications:
● Questions are limited to include documents that influenced the Declaration of Independence (i.e., Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta)
Sample Question:
What was the first framework of government constructed by the Pilgrims?
A. the Magna Carta
B. the Articles of Confederation
C. the U.S. Constitution
D. the Mayflower Compact*
The Mayflower Compact - Drive Thru History
The Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta and the emergence of Parliament
10 Uncomfortable Truths About the American Revolution