C#1 American Revolution

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*