Question

(each answer, 3 points)
choose the best answers.

2.01) ____ the purpose of the magna carta was to ____.
a. provide colonists with inalienable rights
b. limit the power of parliament
c. establish independence for the colonists
d. limit the power of the monarchy

2.02) ______ which answer is not a reason public support for american independence increased over time?
a. influential men in the colonies began writing pamphlets explaining the need for independence.
b. the magna carta was passed, which took away the colonists liberties.
c. the continental army experienced military success under the leadership of george washington.
d. parliament had closed the boston ports.

2.03) ____ the first continental congress prepared the ____, which the king chose to ignore.
a. declaration of rights and grievances
b. declaration of independence
c. act of peace
d. tax compromise

2.04) ______ what was the purpose of the declaration of independence?
a. to join great britain in war against france
b. to replace the king with an american parliament
c. to take over the british army
d. to dissolve allegiance to britain and declare independence

2.05) ____ the declaration of independence lists 18 ____ the king of great britain.
a. unreasonable laws passed by
b. founding fathers aligned against
c. grievances against
d. reasons supporting

2.06) ____ the deposition of king james ii resulted in the ____ giving power to parliament, empowering the church of england, and establishing individual liberties for british subjects.
a. magna carta
b. anglican agenda
c. english bill of rights
d. seven years war

Explanation:

Analyze Magna Carta purpose (2.01)

The Magna Carta (1215) was signed by King John to limit the absolute power of the monarch and establish that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law.

Answer:

No.	Answer
2.02	B
2.03	A
2.04	D
2.05	C
2.06	C