American Revolution Vocab Flashcards
Who conceptualized “Natural Rights”?
John Locke
What are “Natural Rights”
life, liberty, property
the government has a requirement to serve its people and protect their rights
How are “Natural Rights” relevant modern day?
Included in the American Declaration of Independence
Who created the “Social Contract”?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
What is the “Social Contract”
consent of the governed
the government serves its people
Why is the “Social Contract” important?
It outlined an standard for society that later lead to revolutions and revolts in multiple different locations
What is a Representative Gov?
power is held by elected officials
What is a Democracy?
power is held by the peoplefor by representatives
What is a Republic?
a nominated president
What are the British Violations?
atrocities of the British before the American Revolution
What are examples of the British Violations?
-Stamp Act
-Sugar Act
-Townshend Act
-Intolerable acts
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson (primarily)
What day was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the Great Compromise?
two house legislative branch
What is the 3/5th Compromise?
“other peoples” (slaves) count as 3/5th of a person for House of Reps types of purposes
