The first shots of teh American Revolution were fired at _____.
a. Philadelphia
b. Concord
c. Boston
d. Lexington
Lexington
100
Give the meaning of press as it relates to our chapter.
newspapers & magazines
100
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
200
Congress appointed __________ to lead the Continental Army.
G. Washington
200
What is a custom? Give an example
A custom is a common practice or habit
Example: Celebrating Christmas
200
In ancient Greece and Rome, who were able to hold high government office?
a. free men
b. free women
c. slaves
d. common people
Free men
200
What is a jury?
a group of people whe makes decisions in a court
200
Although the Puritans came to the colonies for _______ freedom, they did not permit it to others.
Religious freedom
300
Who led a group of settlers to Connecticut to establish a colony?
Hooker
300
What is a dictator?
someone with absolute rule
example: Hitler
300
The Magna Carta limited teh English monarch's ______.
a. term
b. power
c. freedom
d. reign
power
300
What does liberty mean?
Freedom
300
How was the American government influence by ancient Greece? page 4
Ruled by the people and/ or Free adult men of the society took turns holding office
400
Who wrote that all people have natural rights?
Locke
400
What is a grievance?
A complaint
400
What did the Stamp Act require the colonistis to do? Be specific.
It required them to pay a tax on newspapers, calendars, pamphlets, legal documents, and playing cards.
400
What is a pamphlet?
a printed, published booklet
400
How was the American government influenced by Rome?
They elected representatives and the Roman Senate made the rules and laws.
500
_________________ said that Parliament protected its citizens.
William Blackstone
500
Waht does representative mean? pg 4
someone chosen to speak or act for the people
example: Senator
500
Describe the government of teh colony at Jamestown. page 12
Citizens elected representatives to the House of Burgesses.
These representatives made decisions for the colony.
England also appointed governors to lead Jamestown.
500
What is a constitution?
a written plan for a government
500
Compare and contrast the historical importance of the Magna Carta and teh Declaration of Independence.
1. What was the Magna Carta?
2. What was the Declaration of Independence?
1. Magna Carta was the 1st document to suggest that a king had to obey laws AND gave certain people rights.
2. The Declaration of Independence lists complaints the colonists had against the king AND that citizens have certain natural rights.