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Our Political Beginnings

Our Political Beginnings. Chapter 2. Landmark English Documents. Magna Carta(1215)- signed by King John, this protected certain liberties from absolute rule Petition of Right(1628)- signed by Charles 1, ensured Habeus Corpus(can’t be held without reason or trial). English Bill of Rights(1688).

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Our Political Beginnings

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  1. Our Political Beginnings Chapter 2

  2. Landmark English Documents Magna Carta(1215)- signed by King John, this protected certain liberties from absolute rule Petition of Right(1628)- signed by Charles 1, ensured Habeus Corpus(can’t be held without reason or trial)

  3. English Bill of Rights(1688) • Part of the Glorious Revolution in England. Signed by William and Mary, granted freedoms very similar to our Bill of Rights

  4. Types of Colonies in America • Royal- controlled by the crown • Proprietary- someone that had been granted the land by a king • Charter- self-governing and given this right by the king

  5. 3 Concepts from England • Ordered Government- rules are needed • Limited Government- break from Absolutism • Representative Government- should serve the will of the people

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