Magna Carta English document written in 1215 Limits the power of the king by making him follow the laws Right to trial by jury Gives the legislatures.

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Magna Carta English document written in 1215 Limits the power of the king by making him follow the laws Right to trial by jury Gives the legislatures (law- making body) the power to make decisions – Parliament – House of Burgesses – Congress Significance: sets the stage for the colonists to believe in self- government and limited government (our president has to follow the laws) video

English Bill of Rights English document signed in 1689 by William and Mary that guarantees basic rights to citizens Lists freedom to/of – Have trial by jury – Speech – Redress government – Bear arms – From royal interference with the law Significance: influences Bill of Rights

Mayflower Compact Written by the Pilgrims in 1620 Social contract Agree to form an orderly society in Plymouth (Massachusetts) based on self-government Significance: American legacy of democracy video

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Written by Thomas Hooker in 1639 Significance: First written constitution in America List of laws

Declaration of Independence Written on July 4, 1776 by Thomas Jefferson Asserts that the Americans are a free and independent nation Lists colonial grievances against the king John Locke: unalienable rights and idea that government comes from the people Grievances are addressed in the Bill of Rights video Schoolhouse Rock rap

Articles of Confederation Nov 1777: loose plan of government for the new nation Weak because – There is no executive (president) or judicial branches – Congress can’t regulate trade, impose taxes, or force citizens to join the army – Each state gets one vote in Congress Shays’s Rebellion exposes its failure, so the framers write the Constitution video

Constitution Written in 1787 in Philadelphia by James Madison Plan of government – Three branches of government – Strong federal government Great Compromise – Settles Virginia/New Jersey Plans – Number of representatives each state gets is proportional to population (large states like this) – Number of senators each state gets is two (small states like this) 3/5ths Compromise – Slaves counted as three-fifths of a person to count population Bill of Rights? – George Mason wants this – Added in 1791 video

Constitution Preamble

Federalist Papers Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison In support of the ratification of the Constitution (strong federal government)

Anti-Federalist Papers Written as a reaction to the Federalist Papers Opposed to the ratification of the Constitution – Argue for states’ rights – Fear a strong federal government – Fear the president becoming a king – Want a Bill of Rights Mercy Otis Warren, George Mason, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry

Quiz 1. It is illegal for the King of England to unfairly jail an English citizen. This idea is explained in A. the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut B. Magna Carta C. Constitution D. Anti-Federalist Papers

Quiz 2. Mercy Otis Warren and Patrick Henry likely supported which document? A. English Bill of Rights B. Federalist Papers C. Anti-Federalist Papers D. Mayflower Compact

Quiz 3. What did George Mason want to be added to the Constitution when it was first written in 1787? A. Unalienable rights B. Federalism C. Preamble D. Bill of Rights

Quiz 4. What was the first written constitution (plan of government) in North America? A. Magna Carta B. English Bill of Rights C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut D. Declaration of Independence

Quiz 5. Many ideas in the Bill of Rights, such as the right to bear arms, were first established in the A. English Bill of Rights B. Declaration of Independence C. Constitution D. Articles of Confederation

Quiz 6. Under the Articles of Confederation, A. a strong national government was established. B. a bill of rights was included. C. powers given to the legislative branch were limited. D. a president was elected every two years.

Quiz 7. The Pilgrims and Puritans created a society based on religious ideals. They agreed that behaviors, such as committing adultery would not be tolerated. They were able to do this as a result of A. the Declaration of Independence B. the Mayflower Compact. C. the Magna Carta. D. the Constitution.

Quiz 8. “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” This quote comes from A. the Constitution B. the Bill of Rights C. the Articles of Confederation D. the Declaration of Independence

Quiz 9. Which document describes the roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in the United States? A. the Constitution B. the Bill of Rights C. the Articles of Confederation D. the Declaration of Independence

Quiz 10. Which document argued for the ratification of the Constitution? A. Federalist Papers B. Anti-Federalist Papers C. Articles of Confederation D. Declaration of Independence

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