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MParliment
the law making body in England
The Great Awakening
renewed interest in religion
developed during the 1730’s-1740’s
Magna Carta
doccument written in 1215
it restricted the powers of the English ruler
Glorious Revolution
King James was removed from power and replaced by his daughter as ruler of england
Legislature
group of perople that make the laws
Bill of Rights
a writtenlist of freedom
English Bill of Rights
guaranteed the powers of the Parliment and the basic rights of England citizens such as trial by jury
Racism
one race is superior than other races
Slave Codes
laws that restricted the activities of slaves
Middle Passage
transport of African slaves across the atlantic ocean
Libel
publishing harmful statements about a person
John Peter Zenger
put on trial for libel
Navagation Acts
Laws past to support mercantilism
Apprentice
a person who learned a trade by extended on the job training
Indentured Servant
people who signed a contract to work for 4-10 years in the colonies in return for payment America