2.1 The Pre-Revolutionary period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition
What was the Act that was The first such tax to draw the ire of colonists in 1765?
Stamp Act
On July 2, 1776, Congress declared American independence from Britain and two days later signed what?
The Declaration of Independence
which were believed to be God-given rights to life, liberty, and property?
Natural Rights
what is the implicit agreement called that Locke created by saying that government should not deprive people of their liberties and should be restricted in its power over citizens’ lives
Social Contract