chapter 1 Test Flashcards
COMPACT
Agreement made amongst the citizens
CHARTER
Leader grants the rights you asked for(basically a permission slip)
DIVINE RIGHT THEORY
God chose the specific leader. Direct connection between divine being and leader
STAMP ACT
Tax stamps on paper documents
DECLARATORY ACT
Colonies were dependent on king
TOWNSHEND REVENUE ACT
Taxed paint glass lead and tea(stuff they couldnt make)
QUARTERING ACT
Troops were allowed to live in colonists houses
INTOLERABLE ACT
Laws for rebellious activity. Closed boston harbor so we couldnt get any goods
MAGNA CARTA
Limited government
MAYFLOWER COMPACT
Self government
ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS
Rights of the ppl
CATO’S LETTERS
Freedom of speech
COMMON SENSE
Government for dummies
MIDDLE OF POLITICAL SPECTRUM
A moderate