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Influences of the Founding Fathers: Early American Government

Influences of the Founding Fathers: Early American Government. Who Were the Founding Fathers?. The “ Founding Fathers ” were leaders of the American Revolution. Civil and military leaders Who/ what were they influenced by?. Influences From England:.

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Influences of the Founding Fathers: Early American Government

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  1. Influences of the Founding Fathers:Early American Government

  2. Who Were the Founding Fathers? • The “Founding Fathers” were leaders of the American Revolution. • Civil and military leaders • Who/ what were they influenced by?

  3. Influences From England: • For centuries England was ruled by a monarchy, a king or queen. • Magna Carta- Latin for “ Great Charter” -King John 1199 -protected the noble families land ownership Rights: * Concept of equal treatment under the law, and a trial by ones peers.

  4. Magna Carta

  5. Parliament

  6. Parliament • King Henry III met regularly with church officials, and wealthy families ( nobles). • Developed into a legislature, a lawmaking body • Became known as, Parliament

  7. English Bill of Rights • 1689 • It clarifies the relationship between monarchy and Parliament. • It stated that, monarch could not disband Parliament, Monarch could not install special courts, impose taxes, or raise an army without Parliament’s consent. • All members of Parliament would be freely elected and that every citizen would have the right to a fair trial.

  8. The Coronation of William and Mary

  9. Common Law • In the earliest days, England had no written laws. • People developed rules to live by and these customs became known as law. • When judges ruled they looked at precedents, or a ruling that is based on a similar and older case. • This system of law, based on precedent and customs became known as common law.

  10. Early Colonial Governments • 1600s-1700s England involved in establishing colonies in the “ New World.” • Colony- a group of people in one place that is ruled by a parent country elsewhere. • Jamestown, Virginia- 1607, became the first permanent English settlement in America. • House of Burgess- representative governing body of the Virginia colony.

  11. Mayflower Compact • 1620 • Pilgrims, a religious group, arrived in Plymouth • Arrived on a boat called, “The Mayflower” • While on the boat, the men aboard drew up a plan for government. • Created a compact, or written agreement between a group

  12. By 1733 England established 13 colonies. All with elements of self governance. The Original 13 Colonies

  13. Common Core Standard • CE.C&G.1.2 • Analyze the foundations and development of American government in terms of principles and values.

  14. Assignments • Writing Journal- to be shared on Moodle if possible. Go to the following link and read the bulleted items. http://www.constitution.org/eng/eng_bor.htm • Write a paragraph explaining which rights granted to British subjects are important today.

  15. Assignment 2 • Primary Source Analysis- “ the Mayflower Compact” • Print Mayflower Compact reading excerpt ( note: You only need to read the primary source on page 33. Open with adobe if prompted to do so.) • Complete accompanying worksheet

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