Early American History

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Charles de Montesquieu

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His ideas influenced the founding fathers, defied separation of powers.

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1607

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Date of the first permanent settlement in Jamestown, Virginia.

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John Locke

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Wrote the doctrine of Natural Rights, outlined basic rights that all humans should have.

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Mayflower Compact

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Written by pilgrims in 1620, first form of self-government.

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John Smith

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Leader of the Jamestown Colony.

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William Penn

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Founder of Pennsylvania.

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Virginia House of Burgesses

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First form of representative government in America.

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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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First written form of government in America, gave non-church members the right to vote.

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Middle Colonies

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"The Breadbasket" colonies, lots of farmland and wheat.

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French, Spanish, English

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Countries that explored America.