English Influence
This document was signed in 1215 that established the Rule of law
Magna Carta
This enlightenment thinker believed in 3 natural rights.
John Locke
Life Liberty Property
What are the 3 rights Jefferson included in the DOI?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
What was the first tax that began the "No taxation without representation slogan?"
Sugar Act
Who was considered a citizen in Ancient Athens?
Adult Free Male
Document signed by Charles I of England that further limited the powers of the English monarch. Introduced a couple key rights for citizens
Petition of Rights
An agreement by which people give up some freedoms for an organized society.
Social Contract
What pamphlet convinced many American colonists to support independence from Great Britain.
Common Sense
Which act was the first direct tax on ALL the colonies?
Stamp Act
What type of government did Athens believe in? (Hint think PEOPLE)
Direct Democracy
Document signed in 1689 that guaranteed the rights of English citizens.
English Bill of Rights
Montesquieu believed in this system to keep the government in check
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
What was the point of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare independence from Great Britain
What event was used as propaganda illustrated by Paul Liar Revere?
Boston Massacre
What was the name of the lower class in ancient Rome?
Plebeians
Which king was executed under Oliver Cromwell?
Charles 1
Which enlightenment thinker believed that a strong government is needed to keep order because people were naturally evil?
Thomas Hobbes
How did Thomas Jefferson justify declaring independence?
Listed out all the things King George did wrong
Why was Lexington and Concord significant? "Shot heard around the world"
It signified the start of the American Revolution
What was the higher class called in ancient Rome?
Patricians
Which rulers began Constitutional Monarchy in England?
Who are William and Mary?
This enlightenment philosopher believed in separation of church and state
Voltaire
What do all Men have in common?
They are created equal
Organizing the boycott of all British goods
What were the first laws that were written down called?
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