Philosophers
Who said people were evil and selfish.
Thomas Hobbes
What document first limited the power of the government?
Magna Carta
The delegates at the Continental Convention were called what?
What plan was the earliest attempt to unify the colonies?
Albany Plan
What was the first government of the United States called?
Articles of Confederation
John Locke
Who signed the first document that limited the power of the government?
King John
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison
What document was a list of complaints against the British?
Declaration of Independence
13 Colonies
Who said there needs to be a separation of powers in the government?
Montesquieu
These protections of rights were originally for whom?
Rich male nobles
Virginia
The Stamp Act lead to what famous protest by the people of Boston?
Boston Tea Party
Friendship
Who wrote the Leviathan?
Thomas Hobbes
Where was it signed?
Runnymede/London/...
What plan did smaller states want?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What rebellion almost lead the end of the first government of the United States?
Shay's rebellion
Who said, "man is born free but everywhere he is in chains"?
Rousseau
What did it gaurantee? Just one example
Trial by Jury
Due Process
Private Property
Connecticut or Great Compromise
Second Continental Congress
How many colonies were needed to pass a law under the first government.