Violent confrontation between British troops and colonists- 5 colonists died
Boston Massacre
Government of a country by its own people, people rule themselves
Self Government
Established rule of law, due process, right to speedy and fair trial. Early rights for British subjects
English Bill of Rights
Written by Thomas Paine- gave reasons why to declare independence from England
Common Sense
Each branch of government can check or limit the power of the other two branches
Checks and balances
This group wanted to ratify the Constitution because they wanted a strong central government that would share power with the states.
Federalists
British law placing a tax on printed colonial matter- paper products, newspapers, playing cards, legal documents
Stamp Act
Locke’s ideas about Natural Rights, Consent of governed are found in the
Declaration of Independence
Montesquieu’s ideas about Checks and balances, Separation of powers are found in the
Constitution
People are born equal with certain rights = life, liberty and the right to own their property
Natural Rights
agreement between government and the people where the people agree to give up some rights for the government’s protection
Social Contract
Law applies to everyone, even those who govern
Rule of Law
War from 1756 to 1763 between France and Great Britain (caused colonial heavy taxation-led to American Revolution)
French and Indian War
Natural rights (John Locke) expressed in the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Lists of complaints about concerns, found in Declaration of Ind.
Grievances
Colonists felt they were being unfairly taxed because they had no one to represent them in Parliament. They wanted representatives to speak on their behalf.
Taxation without Representation
Following established legal procedures ( fair trials). Everyone is guaranteed this.
Due Process
authority of a government depends on the consent of the people.
Consent of the Governed
This group was opposed to the ratification of the Constitution. They did not want a powerful central government. They did not want the states to lose any power. They wanted more rights for the citizens
Anti federalists
Refuse to buy goods or services. What the colonists did to the British to protest taxes
Boycott
limits the ability of one branch of government from gaining too much power, establishes idea of 3 branches of government
Separation of Powers
No single leader, No national courts, could not tax or regulate trade
Weaknesses of A.O.C.
The government can do only what the people allow it to do
Limited Government
Signed by the Pilgrims, self- government
Mayflower Compact
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