Chapter 2 Section 1-2 Flashcards

1
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Declaration of Independence

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July 4, 1776

John locke said people deserved liberty & must agree to be governed

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2
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Government w/o representation

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Main issue for the revolution people were upset because they were not being represented in England

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3
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John Hancock

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The neatest signature

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4
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Britain used the colonies to…

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Make money for England

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5
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Taxation w/o representation

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Taxes levied without any citizens getting a say

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6
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Separation of powers

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Diving the powers of govt

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7
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Representative govt

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Elected delegates

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8
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Charles 1

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English king that agreed to the petition of right

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9
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Magna Carta

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1215

The beginning of limited govt

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10
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John lockes ideas

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It was the textbook for American revolution life liberty & consent to be governed

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11
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Mayflower compact

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First colonial govt by the people

1620

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12
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General fundamentals

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First set of formal colonial laws

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13
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Fundamental orders of CONnecticut

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First colonial CONstitution

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14
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Embargo

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Refusing to trade with others

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15
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Revenue

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Taxes for government income

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16
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French & Indian war

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Beginning of the American revolution

17
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Stamp act

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First direct tax on the colonies by England

18
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Intolerable acts

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Harsh laws on the colonies by England

19
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Boston tea party

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When colonists threw the tea into the Boston harbor

20
Q

The original 13 colonies were established by

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England

21
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Due process

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Method required in order for the government to take away a citizens life, liberty, or property

22
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Legislative

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Law makers

Congress & the state House of Representatives

23
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Executive

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Law enforcers

President and cabinet

24
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Judicial

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Law interpreters

Supreme Court (9 justices)