Annie C Flashcards
the law- making body in England
parliament is
the law making body in england
the great awakening is
- renewed interest in religion
- developed during the 1730s-1740s
the glorious revolution is
King James was removed from power and replaced by his daughter as ruler of england.
legislature means
group of people who make laws.
the bill of rights is
a written list of freedoms.
the english bill of rights is
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.
racism
beliefs that one race is superior over others.
slave codes
law that restricted the activities of slaves.
middle passage
the transport of african slaves across the atlantic ocean.
libel
publishing harmful statements about a person.
John Peter Zenger
was put on trial for libel. his trial helped to established freedom of speech in the colonies