colonial America Flashcards

1
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religious freedom

A

Was not actually present in the early colonies like we think.

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blasphemy

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  • Acts against heresy (Mass.,1646)

- Similar blasphemy acts throughout colonies

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3
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sedition

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Attacks on government.

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4
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John Peter Zenger trial
jury nullification
dissent / criticism of gov’t officials

A
  • Its notable because its the first time that success jury nullification occurs.
  • It establishes the importance in the american colonial publics mind of the

importance of being able to expose/criticize government officials.

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5
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Declaration of Independence

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-It has no legal weight, its purpose was to let people know that a new nation was forming and it was also a declaration of war.
(the right to pursue happiness in the declaration is not law binding)

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6
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Constitution / Bill of Rights

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Constitution: Created to be the law of the land, then the bill of rights were added to the constitution, including the 1st amendment.

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7
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establishment clause

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The Establishment Clause is a limitation placed upon the United States Congress preventing it from passing legislation respecting an establishment of religion.

separation of church and state

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8
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free exercise clause

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should be able to practice/display their religion how they wish.

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9
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  • Preamble

- list of grievances

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  • Preamble- Asserted the rights to life liberty and pursuit of happiness as inalienable rights and it was the governments role to secure these rights and that there is a right to revolution. preamble served to lay the foundation for the list of grievances.
  • list of grievances- the part of the declaration that demanded action.
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