History Flashcard

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Document signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the English monarch and established rights.

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The Magna Carta

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Document signed in 1689 limiting the power of the English monarchy and solidifying rights.

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The English Bill of Rights

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Period of increased political theories and better government ideas in Europe.

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The Enlightenment

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Document signed in 1620 off Massachusetts establishing self-government and a social contract for North American settlers.

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The Mayflower Compact

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Virginia's first elected assembly:

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The House of Burgesses

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Courts in the 13 Colonies were based on a legal system using centuries of case decisions.

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English Common Law

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Types of colonies: Charter, Proprietary, Royal.

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Parliamentary

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Type of colony with the most democratic freedom?

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Charter

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Tensions arose with this appointed executive of the colonies:

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The Governor

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Governing bodies that established local laws in New England.

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Town Meetings