Chapter 3 Primary Sources Flashcards
The Declaration of Rights of the Stamp Act Congress (1765)
13 liberties deserved by the colonists, less taxation, local representation, equality with British citizens
Author: Stamp Act Congress, on the motion of James Otis
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BAGPIPES: political, economy, belief systems
Magna Carta Translation 1297
Consists of 37 demanded customs and liberties for the English people.
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BAGPIPES: Economy, political
English Bill of Rights 1689
A bill reinstating the upholding of the Protestant faith and the laws and liberties of England, under William of Orange, as a result of the evil doings of James II and his counsellors
Terms: Glorious Revolution
BAGPIPES: Political, Belief Systems, Identity
Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer: Letter 2
-John Dickinson, 1767
Discusses his grievances on the Townsend Acts and how they destroy colonist liberties. States that the colonies have always depended on Britain and acknowledged that they are parts of a whole, but he says that taxes before now were never imposed for the purpose of raising revenue.
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BAGPIPES: Belief Systems, Economy, America in the World
The Declaration of Independence
-1776
Says that all men are created equal and deserve rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Government is created by man to assert these rights but when a government becomes destructive and corrupt it must be destroyed. It then continues on with a list of grievances the colonies have concerning the Britain.
Terms: The Declaration of Independence
Bag Pipes: Political, Identity, Belief Systems
The Crisis
-Thomas Paine, 1776
Nationalistic call for action, saying that tyranny is hard to conquer but the harder it is the more glorious the triumph. Also says that those who don’t abandon the fight will forever be remembered. He states that the only power we should be bound to is God and that freedom is worth fighting for. Concludes with some descriptions of the colonies war efforts.
Terms: Thomas Paine,
BAGPIPES: Belief Systems, Identity
A Proclamation of Shaysite Aggrievances
-Daniel Gray, 1786
Relates to the people the causes of Shay’s Rebellion which occurred in Massachusetts (More taxes without monetary policy reform)
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BAGPIPES: Political
Constitution of the United States
-Philadelphia Convention, 1787
Sets up the framework for the United States government, establishes separation of powers in the first three articles, articles four through six describe the rights and responsibilities of state and federal government
Terms: United States Constitution
BAGPIPES: Political, Identity
The Federalist #10
-James Madison, 1787
Promotes the formation of unions as the remedy to a diseased republican government. Says that when a number of citizens are joined by a common passion, the solution is either removing their cause or controlling their effects, which is done by creating unions.
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BAGPIPES: Identity, Belief Systems
The Federalist #45
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Washington’s Farewell Address 1796
Washington says goodbye to US citizens and relates his excitement for the future of our free government, which is extremely important to him, and the rewards of this government.
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Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address, 1801
Speaks to American citizens, glorifying the nation and describing the daunting task of being its executive leader.
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BAGPIPES: Identity, Belief Systems
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
-Thomas Jefferson/James Madison, 1798
Argue that the federal government couldn’t exercise power not given to them in the constitution.
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BAGPIPES: Political
