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Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, natural rights, and government by the people.
What is the Enlightenment?
Limited the power of the king; established rights for citizens.
What is the Magna Carta?
Agreement for self-governance by Mayflower colonists.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
First representative government in the colonies. It was limited; Voting limited to land-owning white males.
What is the Virginia House of Burgesses?
Local gatherings where citizens vote directly on issues.
What are New England Town Hall Meetings?