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Where is the birth place of Direct Democracy? GreeceRomeEnglandAmerica Next Question Ancient Athens GreeceDirect DemocracyOnly men that owned land could vote3DsDiscussDebateDecide Return to the Road

The Roman SenateReturn to the RoadInfluences from Englands early government Many of the rights that American citizens enjoy today can be traced back to the political and legal traditions of England.When English people began settling here in the 1600s they brought with them a history of limited and representative government Return to the RoadKing JohnInherited the throne in 1199Treated the nobles harshlyHe was jealous of their wealth and influence The nobles rebelled in 1215 and forced the king to sign the Magna CartaReturn to the RoadThe Nobles ReactThe nobles rebelled in 1215 and forced the king to sign the Magna CartaReturn to the RoadMagna CartaMagna Carta is Latin for great charterThis document proteted the nobles privileges and upheld their authorityIt also granted rights to all land holdersRights that eventually came to apply to all English PeopleReturn to the RoadParliament SplitInto the house of lords (nobles) and the house of Commons (citizens)

Return to the RoadBringing the English Heritage to AmericaEven though the colonist were far from home they remained loyal subjects of EnglandThe keep a strong sense of the English political systemThey accepted common law and believed that the ruler was not above the law

Return to the Road16. The Stamp ActKing Gorge III used the stamp act to force the colonist to pay for the French and Indian War.The colonist complained No taxation without representation

Return to the Road15. British Taxation

How can they tax us?

Your ties with England have not been brokenReturn to the Road13. Colonial GrowthTown/cities - immigrants from EuropeThe colonies grew and became successful

Return to the RoadEngland takes a Hands off Approach As time passed the governments took on more and more power and responsibilityWhile the king and parliament were preoccupied with matter in EnglandAmerica soon grew used to making their own decisions. They built towns roads, and organized their own churches, schools, and hospitals.All with out the help of Great Britain. Return to the RoadThe Mayflower CompactThe compact stated that the government would make Just and equal laws for the general good of the colony. The signers pledged to obey those lawThis set up a Direct democracy in which all men would vote and the majority would ruleReturn to the RoadThe Virginia House of BurgessesIn 1619 the colonist chose two representative from each county to meet with the governor and his council. These 22 men were called burgesses and they formed the House of BurgessesThe first representative legislature in English coloniesThis marked the beginning of self government in colonial America. Return to the RoadJamestownThe first permanent English settlement in North America was Jamestown 1607Was created by a charter from King JamesA charter is a written document granting land and the authority to set up colonial governments. Return to the Road24. Second Continental CongressConvened in May 1775 to discuss if they should break away from Britain

Return to the Road18. Parliament repeal of Stamp actWhy did they repealed the stamp act?Merchant were putting pressure on ParliamentMerchants were unhappy with the stamp act because they were losing money. Return to the Road20. Boston Tea PartyColonist dressed as native Americans and dumped a cargo of tea in to the Boston bay as a protest of the Tea Tax.

Return to the Road21. Intolerable actsPassed in reaction to the Boston Tea partyRestricted the colonists rightsLimited right to trial by juryAllowed British soldier to move into colonist homes

Return to the Road22. First continental congressSent a document to the King demanding the rights of the colonist be restoredMade plans to extend the boycottThey vowed to hold another meeting if their demand were not met in a year.

Return to the Road17. Colonist BoycottBoycott-The refusal to buy goodsThe Colonist Boycotted all English goodsThe colonial boycott was successful

Return to the Road23. Battles of Lexington and concordKing George responded by sending troops.

Return to the Road25. Thomas Paine common sense

Wrote the pamphlet COMMON SENSE, that helped fan the flames of independence

Return to the Road26. Declaration of independence

Written mostly by Thomas JeffersonWas approved by the second continental congress on July 4th 1776

Return to the RoadIn 1215 this king was forced to sign the Magna Carta King JamesKing George IIIKing JohnKing Henry VIIINext Question Split into the house of lords and the house of commonsVa. House of BurgessCongressParliament The SenateNext Question The first representative legislature in the English coloniesParliament The SenateVa. House of BurgessesThe Mayflower Council

Next Question The first permanent English settlement in North America was Jamestown 1607?PlymouthJamestown BostonSt. Augustine Next Question Passed by England in reaction to the Boston Tea partyThe Stamp ActThe Intolerable Act The Tea ActThe Patriot Act Next Question Convened in May 1775 to discuss if the American Colonies should break away from BritainFirst Continental CongressSecond Continental CongressMayflower CompactThe Declaration of Independence Next Question Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense Thomas JeffersonBenjamin FranklinGeorge WashingtonThomas Paine Click here to end QuizTHE END

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