Which historical documents help shape the colonist's views of government?(1 point)

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Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense

Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights

Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man
Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man

Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense

Answer 1

The historical documents that helped shape the colonists' views of government include: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense.

This response captures key influences on colonial political thought, with the Magna Carta establishing principles of limited government and individual rights, the Mayflower Compact introducing ideas of self-governance, and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" advocating for independence and democratic governance.