the rights of englishmen
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The Rights of Englishmen. How did the English political history influence American political Heritage?. Glorious Revolution 1688. William and Mary. Bill of Rights - 1689. Limited Monarchy May not make or suspend law Can not levy taxes or army without parliament - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Rights of Englishmen
How did the English political history influence American political Heritage?
Glorious Revolution 1688
William and Mary
Bill of Rights -
1689•Limited Monarchy
•May not make or suspend law
•Can not levy taxes or army without parliament
•Can not impede with elections
•Parliament must meet frequently
•King must be an Englishman
•Civil Liberties: 1) Petition 2) Speedy Trial 3) No excessive fees 4) No cruel of unusual punishments
William and Mary of Orange being presented with the Bill of Rights
English Bill of Rights
Toleration Act - 1689
Freedom of Worship• Freedom of Religion?
Natural Rights - Philosophy
John Locke - 1689
Colonial Politics Royal-
Government
Property- Council
Self Government- assembly
Salem Witch Hysteria - 1692
Fertile Ground
The girls accusations
Courts of procedure, fair: “Oyer & Terminer”
Spectral Evidence: William Stoughton
Tituba – Testimony
Witchcraft & Puritanism
Panic accusations
Trials & Confession = Salvation
Results
Aftermath