Enlightenment
concept that government and people form an agreement to protect natural rights
social contract
# of members colonists have in Parliament
0
What is the section of the DOI lists the complaints?
griveances
What document replaced the AOC
Constitution
supporters of the Constitution
Federalists
Concept that limits a branches power if another branch becomes too powerful
checks and balances
colonial recation to the acts of parliament
protest and boycott
Everyone is created what?
Where was all the power located in the AOC?
states
How many goals are stated in the Preamble?
6
Document that limited rights of the monarchy and trial by jury
Magna Carta
Stamp Act was a tax on
paper goods
What rights are found in the DOI?
unalienable rights, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
List 3 weaknesses of the AOC
1 branch of gov't, all power at the state, no money, can't regulate trade, 13 states to amend, 9 to pass a law, can't settle disputes, central gov't weak
What had to be added to the Constitution in order for ratification to occur?
Bill of Rights
Who does Locke influence
Jefferson
rally cry colonists used about not having a voting member in Parliament
no taxation without representation
Who was the tyrant king the DOI was written about?
George III
The amendment of the AOC was voted 12-1. Did the amendment pass?
No, need all 13 states
what does domestic tranquility mean?
peace at home
pamphlet
Thomas Paine's Common Sence
British response to the Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Which thinker influenced the DOI author
Locke
What event led to the creation of the Constitution
Shays Rebellion
What does posterity mean?
future generations