influences on american government- magna carta, english bill of rights, mayflower compact
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Influences on American Government
The Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact(8.28)
Essential Question: How did the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact influence the development of government in America?
The Magna Carta English document signed in 1215
Name means “Great Charter”
Limited the power of the monarch
How did it influence American Government? Gave Americans ideas about:
Property rights Right to a trial by jury Legislative taxing power
English Bill of Rights Established in 1689 when William and
Mary took over England after King James II was kicked off of the throne by Parliament.
Kept the king from passing laws without Parliament’s consent
How did it influence American Government? Gave Americans ideas about:
Legislative power (checks and balances)
Basic rights of citizens
Mayflower Compact Established by the Pilgrims for the
general good of the colony
First attempt by colonists to govern themselves
How did it influence American government? Gave Americans ideas about:
Self-government through laws made BY THE PEOPLE
Summarizer/Extension Activity Three-tab foldable covering
The Magna Carta The English Bill of Rights The Mayflower Compact For each, include:
How the document influenced early American government
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