Road to Independence

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A paper signed on July 4th stating that the America Colonies were now free and independent.

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What is Rule of Law?

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The principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern (president)

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What did the Stamp Act Tax?

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newspapers, documents, almanacs etc...

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What is Due Process?

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The ways laws are carried out to protect people's rights (fair trial)

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Compact

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A written agreement to make and obey laws

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Parliament

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The lawmaking body of Britain

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What is the Magna Carta?

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A document that limited the kings power in 1215.

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Grievences

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Another word for complaint

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What is a Charter?

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A document giving people the right to settle a new country or land.

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What were the intent of Cato's letters?

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To help convince the colonist to support freedom from Britain.