Important people from the course
Thomas hooker Reverend and leader of a group of Boston Puritans that founded Connecticut Gave a sermon that influenced the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Believed in democratic ideals like; elections by the people, limited government, and have to have the consent to be governed
William penn Founder of Pennsylvania for the Quakers to live according to their beliefs Believed in elected legislature and self-government
Charles (baron) de Montesquieu Believed that the judiciary branch was necessary along with the executive and legislative branches Wrote about separation of powers Education was important
William Blackstone English judge and political writer Believed in religious tolerance, self-defense and natural rights “life, liberty and ….”
John locke Political writer that wrote about natural rights “life, liberty and property.” Later was changed by Jefferson to trade property to liberty. Government has a social contract with the people to rule
Abigail adams Worked with husband John Adams during the Continental Congress Told him to, “remember the ladies”
John adams Lawyer that defended soldiers following the Boston Massacre 2nd President of the United States Involved with XYZ Affair
Wentworth cheswell African American patriot that went on a similar ride to Paul Revere and fought at Saratoga
Samuel adams Son of Liberty member