Annie C Flashcards

the law- making body in England

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parliament is

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the law making body in england

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the great awakening is

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  • renewed interest in religion

- developed during the 1730s-1740s

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the glorious revolution is

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King James was removed from power and replaced by his daughter as ruler of england.

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legislature means

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group of people who make laws.

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the bill of rights is

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a written list of freedoms.

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the english bill of rights is

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guaranteed the powers of the parliament and the basic rights of english citizens such as trial by jury and cannot be jailed without being charged.

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racism

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beliefs that one race is superior over others.

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slave codes

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law that restricted the activities of slaves.

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middle passage

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the transport of african slaves across the atlantic ocean.

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libel

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publishing harmful statements about a person.

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John Peter Zenger

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was put on trial for libel. his trial helped to established freedom of speech in the colonies

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