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QOTD. Define the Following: Shay’s Rebellion Articles of Confederation. Foundation of Government. Magna Carta. Signed by King John in 1215 Forced the King to recognize the rights of Nobles Established the writ of Habeas Corpus (You Shall Have the Body). English Bill of Rights.
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QOTD Define the Following: Shay’s Rebellion Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta Signed by King John in 1215 Forced the King to recognize the rights of Nobles Established the writ of Habeas Corpus (You Shall Have the Body)
English Bill of Rights Gave certain rights to all Englishmen Freedom of speech to parliament King cannot interfere in the law Parliament must approve all taxes created by the King
Montesquieu French Political Thinker Believed power within a government should be divided up Came up with three branches of the Government: Executive, Legislative and Judicial
John Locke Believed man was inherently good and equal, but could be corrupted Believed in “Social Contract” between people and government People give up certain rights for protection Government get authority to rule, but can only rule if the people allow it.
Mayflower Compact Signed by the pilgrims Those on the Mayflower had landed north of their charter and had to create their own government The first governing body in America
Declaration of Independence Statement of why the colonists have the right to break from Great Britain Divided into 5 parts, each detailing the reasons for separation Is the very definition of what America is
Articles of Confederation First Government established by the Colonies Weak executive leader Designed to keep power in the individual colonies Colonies Couldn’t be taxed by national government