Nick Kratochvil Flashcards
parilament
the law making in england
the great awakening
renewed intrest in religion
developed during the 1730s-1740s
the magna carta
a document written in 1215
it restricted the powers of the english ruler
the glorious revolution
king james was removed from power and replaced by his daughter as ruler of england
legislature
group of people who make laws
bill of rights
a written list of freedoms
the english bill of rights
guranteed the powers of the parliament and the basic rights of english citizens such as tria; by jury and cannot be jailed without being charged
racism
belief that one race is superior over others
slave codes
laws that restricted the activities of slaves
middle passage
the transport of african slaves across the atlantic ocean
libel
publishing harmful statements about a person
john peter zenger
was put on trial for libel
his trial helped to establish freedom of speech in the colonies
the navigation acts
laws passed to support mercantilism
benefited the colonies but colonists began to resent them
apprentice
a person who learned a trade by extended on the job training
