michael G

Question 1

parliament

Answer 1

the law making body in england

Question 2

the magna carta

Answer 2

a document written in 1215 it restricted the powers of the english ruler

Question 3

the great awekening

Answer 3

renewed intrest in religion developed during the 1730’s -1740’s

Question 4

The Glroious Revolution

Answer 4

King James was removed from power and replaced by his daughter as ruler of England

Question 5

legislature

Answer 5

grourp of people who make laws

Question 6

bill of rights

Answer 6

a written list of freedoms

Question 7

the English Bille of Rights

Answer 7

Guaranteed the powers the powers of the Parliament and the basic rights of English citizens such as trial by jury and cannot be jailed without being charged

Question 8

Racism

Answer 8

belief that one race is superior over others

Question 9

Slave codes

Answer 9

laws that restricted the activities of slaves

Question 10

middle passage

Answer 10

the transport of african slaves across the alantic ocean

Question 11

libel

Answer 11

publishing harmful statements about a person

Question 12

John Peter Zenger

Answer 12

was put on trial for libel his trial helped to establish freedom of speech in the colonies