Foundation
An intellectual movement that emphasized reason, individual rights, and questioning traditional authority
The Enlightenment
Credited with the social contract but believes in a strong central Government rather than more power given to the individual
Hobbes
An 18-year-old college freshman registers to vote in their first national election during the height of the Vietnam War era.
26th Amendment
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine using simple language to encourage common colonist to support the independence of the Colonies
Common Sense
The shot heard around the world
Lexington and Concord
Basic rights and freedoms that belong to everyone
(Life, Liberty, and Property)
Individual rights
Credited with Natural Rights and the idea that the government must protect these rights
Locke
In November 1920, millions of American women walk into voting booths across the country to vote for president for the very first time.
19th Amendment
Our Breakup letter to Great Britian
Declaration of Independence
The colonist can longer settle or claim land west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
First Civilization that is credited with creating a democracy
Ancient Greece
Credited with the separation of powers and that the government must be divided into branches to protect against the abuse of power
Montesquieu
A child born on U.S. soil is automatically granted full citizenship, ensuring they receive equal protection under state and federal laws.
14th Amendment
Established the Rule of Law, guaranteed Due Process and protected fair trials by jury
Magna Carta
Closing of the Boston harbor in response to the Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Leaders do not have unlimited power, and government power is restricted by laws and rules
Limited Government
Credited with equal education and Women's rights advocate
(Hint: Frankenstein)
Mary Wollstonecraft
Following the Civil War, a formerly enslaved man cannot be forced into involuntary labor and safely casts his ballot in a presidential election without legal restriction based on his race
(2 Amendments)
13th and 15th Amendments
Signed by Pilgrims that established colonial self government based on the Consent of the governed
Mayflower Compact
Britain needs money after the French and Indian war, and it comes from the colonist; this upsets them
Stamp Act
Government by the people
Democracy
Credited with rejecting the monarchy and advocating for freedom of speech and religion
Voltaire
A county clerk is forbidden from requiring voters to pay a $5 registration fee before allowing them to cast ballots in a federal election
24th Amendment
Banned taxation without representation, restricted royal power, and prohibited cruel and unusual punishment while being an inspiration for the bill of rights
English bill of rights
A symbol of British Brutality and a testament to the colonist need for justice and independence
(Hint: John Adams)
Boston Massacre