Enlightenment
His theories were based and governed by nature, God given rights.
John Locke
This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain.
Common Sense
Occurring in Massachusetts, this event was a definite colonial response to English taxes and policies. Particularly Tea.
Boston Tea Party
When you are automatically a citizen because your parents are also citizens.
Law of Blood
Define Ratify
Formally Approve
Theory that guaranteed all individuals basic rights such as life, liberty and property.
Natural Rights
This document established Limited Government, Rule of Law, and Trial by Jury
Magna Carta
This young man wrote a pamphlet to justify Independence from Great Britain.
Thomas Paine
When you become a citizen by being born on US territory
Law of Soil
Define Confederation
A Union of States
This Enlightenment philosopher's ideas on government kept power in check, ensuring that no one branch becomes too powerful through Separation of Powers.
Montesqieu
After years of having their concerns ignored, the colonists wrote this to list their complaints, the biggest being "No Taxation without Representation".
Declaration of Independence
To stop buying or using a product, usually a form of protest.
Boycott
The process of becoming a US citizen
Naturalization
Describe Shays Rebellion
Farmers could not pay their debt after the war. The gov took their farms. They attacked the courthouse and armory.
These three concepts as stated by John Locke are the cornerstone of our freedoms.
What are Life, Liberty, and Property? (Pursuit of Happiness)
The first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies?
Mayflower Compact
The biggest concern of the colonists in reference to how they were being treated. You don't get my money if I don't have a say.
No Taxation Without Representation
This is the final the step in the naturalization process.
Taking the Oath
How many states were required to pass an Amendment?
13/13
This John Locke theory states that people agree to give up certain freedoms to government and it is government's job to protect the people.
Social Contract
This document outlined the first form of government for the United States.
Articles of Confederation
What did the Intolerable Acts do? What is the other name for the Intolerable Act?
Closed Boston Harbor and Legislature. Coercive Acts.
List all 5 requirements for Naturalization (100 points for each correct)
18 years old, lived here for 5 years, speak basic English, no criminal record, Pass civics test
List 5 weaknesses of the AOC. (100 points each)
no power to tax, 1 vote per state, no common currency, needed 9/13 to pass law, No judicial or executive branch