Bellringer Notes #1 8/27/19 Flashcards
What was the American Revolution?
The American Revolution was the first successful colonial independence movement against a European power 1775-1783.
What is parliament?
Parliament is the name given to a legislative body, such as that in Great Britain, that is usually led by a prime minister.
What is the declaration of independence?
The declaration of independence was an act passed by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the thirteen American colonies independent of British rule.
What are the intolerable acts?
The intolerable acts are the series of laws passed in response to the Boston Tea Party by British Parliament in 1774.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Thomas Jefferson has the third president of the United States, and the author of the Declaration of Independence.
What is limited government?
Limited government is a form of government in which the power to rule is significantly restrained by a strong Constitution or other document.
What is the consent of the governed?
The consent of the governed is the condition of democracy is found in the Declaration of Independence.
What are natural rights?
This is a political theory that individuals have come to realize.
