The Enlightenment & English Influence
Name one way that British Parliament is similar to our government today.
They have a Bicameral Legislative Branch.
This theory explains that states are created through oppression and force to maintain power and control.
The Force Theory
True or False: The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal and have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
True
The Boston Tea Party led to the closing of the Boston Port and this series of Acts/Taxes.
The Intolerable Acts
True of False: Under the Articles of Confederation, the US Government had the power to tax the states and the people.
False
This enlightenment thinker believed that humans are naturally bad and a state of nature would result in pure anarchy.
Thomas Hobbes
This theory explains that states were created as early social structures became more advanced.
The Evolutionary Theory
This man was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
Which act required that a specialized mark be placed on all paper goods?
The Stamp Act.
Which branch(s) of government DID NOT exist under the Articles of Confederation?
The Executive and Judicial
This philosopher believed that god granted men natural rights and also developed the Social Contract Theory.
John Locke
These 4 characteristics make up the requirements for a state.
Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty
According to the DOI, who do governments get their power to govern from?
The consent of the people.
What event happened as a result of colonists throwing rocks and snowballs at British Troops?
The Boston Massacre.
What was the structure of government called under the Articles of Confederation?
A Unicameral Legislature.
The ideas from the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment spread to influence what event?
The American Revolution
This theory explains that a state is created through god granting powers to certain individuals.
The Divine Right Theory
This document was sent to England prior to the Declaration. In the document the colonists stated that they wanted representation and reconciliation.
The Olive Branch Petition.
Why was Great Britain finally following through with the taxation of the colonies?
They were in debt because of the French and Indian wars, in which they protected the colonies.
How many votes did each state get under the articles of confederation?
One
This system of law is based on precedent and can be both written and unwritten.
Common Law
Whiteboards: List one country for each theory-Force, Evolutionary, Social Contract, Divine Right
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Which nation was the DOI directed towards and which nation was it meant for?
Directed towards Great Britain.
Meant for France.
The Proclamation Act of 1763 did what?
Stopped westward expansion of colonists to help mend relationships with the natives.
Whiteboards: Name one accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation and one problem it had.
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