Question

1. which phrase from the preamble of the declaration of independence refers to the social contract?

a. we hold these truths to be self-evident
b. to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men
c. as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness
d. that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights

1. why did colonists want independence?

a. they were unhappy that only landowners were represented in government, believing everyone should be equal.
b. they declared independence because they did not feel loyal to the king.
c. they wanted the right to bear arms and to not be unlawfully imprisoned.
d. they lacked individual rights guaranteed by british law, including representation in government.

1. what natural rights are listed in the declaration of independence?

a. life, liberty, and property
b. freedom of religion and speech
c. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
d. freedom of the press, assembly, and to petition the government

1. how did the mayflower compact influence future government in the colonies?

a. other colonies allowed the right to bear arms of all colonists.
b. other colonies established the ability to tax freely.
c. other colonies created similar forms of local government - examples of self - government
d. other colonies limited the power of the government.

Explanation:

For question 20: The social contract theory posits that people form governments to secure rights. "To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men" aligns with this as it shows the purpose of government (from the people) to protect rights (a key social - contract tenet).
For question 21: Colonists faced issues like lack of representation (e.g., "no taxation without representation") and felt their rights (such as those related to governance) were not protected as guaranteed by British law in a proper way.
For question 22: The Declaration of Independence clearly states "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" as natural rights.
For question 23: The Mayflower Compact was an early example of self - government (colonists agreeing to make and abide by laws). Other colonies followed this model of local self - governance.

Answer:

1. B. to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men
2. D. They lacked individual rights guaranteed by British law, including representation in government.
3. C. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
4. C. Other colonies created similar forms of local government - examples of self - government