vocab

What are the basic functions of a government?

Maintaining order, providing public services, and defending the nation.

What significant document did King John of England sign in 1215?

The Magna Carta.

What principle did the Magna Carta establish regarding the rule of law?

Everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.

What was the purpose of the Virginia Company of Virginia?

To establish colonies in North America.

What notable settlement did the Virginia Company of Virginia found in 1607?

The Jamestown settlement.

Who was John Locke?

An English philosopher known for his theories of natural rights and the social contract.

What did John Locke argue about government legitimacy?

It comes from the consent of the governed.

What is the title of Thomas Hobbes' famous work published in 1651?

Leviathan.

What did Hobbes believe about human life in a 'state of nature'?

It is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short without strong government.

Who was Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

A Genevan philosopher known for his concept of the social contract.

What did Rousseau emphasize about political authority?

It comes from the 'general will' of the people.

What was The Great Awakening?

A series of religious revivals in the American colonies in the 18th century.

What key principles were established by the English Bill of Rights in 1689?

Regular parliaments, free elections, and freedom of speech within Parliament.

What rights did the Virginia Declaration of Rights declare in 1776?

Inherent rights of men, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

What was the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and when was it enacted?

Enacted in 1786, it guaranteed freedom of religion and disestablished the Church of England in Virginia.

Who was George Mason and what was his significance?

An American statesman known for his opposition to the Constitution and for authoring the Virginia Declaration of Rights.

What role did Thomas Jefferson play in American history?

Principal author of the Declaration of Independence and advocate for democracy and individual rights.