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Origins of U.S. Govt.

Origins of U.S. Govt. Ms. Ramos. Origins of US Government. http://www.scarborough.k12.me.us/wis/teachers/dtewhey/webquest/colonial/13_Colonies_Map.gif. http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5179418/2/istockphoto_5179418-we-the-people-us-constitution.jpg.

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Origins of U.S. Govt.

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  1. Origins of U.S. Govt. Ms. Ramos

  2. Origins of US Government http://www.scarborough.k12.me.us/wis/teachers/dtewhey/webquest/colonial/13_Colonies_Map.gif http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5179418/2/istockphoto_5179418-we-the-people-us-constitution.jpg http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/jacob_wismer/leahy/2005/amrev/declaration_of_independence.jpg http://www.posterlovers.com/Inspirational/images/revolutionary-war.jpg Ms. Ramos

  3. English Influences Lmtd gov Magna Carta Representative gov English Bill of Rights Ms. Ramos

  4. Lmtd gov: • gov pwrs are restricted and individuals’ rights are protected • 13th Century UK Ms. Ramos

  5. http://hua.umf.maine.edu/Reading_Revolutions/MagnaCarta/5190MagnaCarta_wl.jpghttp://hua.umf.maine.edu/Reading_Revolutions/MagnaCarta/5190MagnaCarta_wl.jpg Magna Carta 1215 • Protected nobles from arbitrary acts by king • 1st attempt to limit absolute pwr monarchy Ms. Ramos

  6. http://www.expressionsofexcellence.com/img/parliament.jpg Representative Gov • policies are made by officials accountable to people who elected them • 17th Century England • Parliament • House of Lords • House of Commons Ms. Ramos

  7. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/English_Bill_of_Rights_of_1689.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/English_Bill_of_Rights_of_1689.jpg English Bill of Rights 1688 • Free elections • No cruel and unusual punishment • Rights of citizens-fair and speedy trial Ms. Ramos

  8. Early Colonial Gov • Royal Colonies • Proprietary Colonies • Charter Colonies Subject to direct control of monarchy Given land and power to govern by the king. Powers connected directly to the colonies Ms. Ramos

  9. Jamestown 1st permanent English settlement Property rights http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/colonies/arriving-jamestown.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/arlington_2005/Blog_Photos/hiresJamestownGoldUncObv.jpg Ms. Ramos

  10. Problems & Unity • 1763 –French and Indian War • UK believed Colonies should help pay for protection- taxes • Colonies disapproved Ms. Ramos • http://www.hist-sdc.com/fiw/images/cover.jpg

  11. Colonial Boycotts http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/jacob_wismer/leahy/2005/amrev/izzy_stamp_act.jpg http://www.teachnet.ie/jheffernan/2005/images/Joinordie.jpg http://thenagain.info/WebChron/USA/BostonMassacre1.jpg http://www.authentichistory.com/antebellum/revolution/1773_Boston_Tea_Party.jpg Ms. Ramos

  12. Stamp Act 1765 • Boston Massacre 1770 • Boston Tea Party 1773 • Intolerable Acts 1774 • Tax on all printed material • British Soldiers fired upon angry colonists protesting taxes 5 killed • Protested Tea Monopoly • Dumped tea into the harbor • Reaction to the Boston Tea Party Ms. Ramos

  13. Colonial Reaction http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/political/continental-congress.jpg Continental Congress • First – 1774 • Boycott of British goods • Sent a Declaration of Rights • Second – 1775 • Battle of Lexington and Concord • Declaration of Independence – 1776 Ms. Ramos

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