Origins of American Gov

The magna carta ultimately gave us:

• The rule of man to rule of LAW

• The rule of law to rule of MAN

The Petition of Right ultimately gave us:

• Monarchs did not need approval before taxing people

• Monarchs needed approval before taxing people

• Monarchs and rulers could do whatever they wanted

The English Bill of Rights ultimately gave us:

• No taxation without representation

• Free speech and protection from cruel and unusual punishment

• Monarchs and rulers could do whatever they wanted

• The 3 English Colonies

The three types of English colonies were (select 3)

• State

• Proprietary

• Federal

• Royal

• Charter

Natural rights would include life, liberty, and...

(a)  

Why was the New England Confederation established?

• To create a constitution

• To establish freedom in the colonies

• To defend from the British

• To defend from the Native Americans and Dutch Colonists

What was the Iroquois Confederation?

• An alliance between the British and 6 Native American Nations

• An alliance between the British and America

• A war with Native Americans

Which plan was ultimately the basis of our constitution?

• Philadelphia Plan

• New England Plan

• Albany Plan

• Iroquois Plan

The colonies demanded "no taxation without...

(a)  

What were the colonies protesting?

• The removal of taxation of tea

• Not allowing quartering of troops

• Boston Tea party