1. How did democratic ideals and key documents shape the development of government in the United States?

2. (review) MAGNA CARTA

3. 1215

4. Written by a group of English Noblemen

5. King had absolute power and abused it.

6. Took some power away from the King.

7. said: king had to obey the laws (Rule of Law)

8. First document to limit the power of the government.

9. All Men should have the right to justice and a fair trial
All Men should have the right to justice and a fair trial! Penalty should = crime

10. property could not be taken without permission

11. King John and the Signing of the Magna Carta

12. Charter of the Virginia Company of London

13. granted and signed in 1606 by King James of England

14. colonist arrived in…
1607

15. called the colony…
Jamestown

16. a business agreement outline of government

17. Settlers mined for gold, silver (1/5th ) and copper (1/15th)
Settlers mined for gold, silver (1/5th ) and copper (1/15th). King got part.

18. colonists had same freedoms and rights as citizens in England
important
colonists had same freedoms and rights as citizens in England
important

19. MAYFLOWER COMPACT 1620

20. What do you know?

21. written & signed by 41 Pilgrims on the Mayflower

22. Signing of Mayflower Compact

23. established a government by the people (Self-Governing/Consent of the Governed)

24. Pilgrims could decide on laws and choose leaders (Popular Sovereignty)

25. everyone equal under the law (Rule of Law)

26. Use system of Majority Rule

27. ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS

28. Written in 1689 and signed by King William and Queen Mary

29. William & Mary

30. was a model for the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution
important
was a model for the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution
important

31. Limited King’s power and gave Parliament the power (right) to…

32. make laws, raise taxes, control the nation’s army

33. Granted fundamental (basic) individual rights to all English citizens.

34. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

36. Written by Thomas Jefferson

37. July 4, 1776 created by representatives of 13 colonies

38. Declared colonies independent (free) from English rule

39. Stated grievances (complaints) against George III of Great Britain

40. Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

41. People have a right and duty to change a government that violates their rights

42. VIRGINIA DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

43. June 12,1776 written by George Mason

44. George Mason

45. was a model for the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution
important
was a model for the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution
important

46. (guaranteed) trial by jury, equal rights, no tax without consent, no cruel punishment

47. created
three branches
government

48. VIRGINIA STATUTE OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

49. 1785 Written by Thomas Jefferson

50. Gave the “Natural Right” of Religious Freedom

51. that means: “freedom of religious beliefs and opinions”

52. VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION

53. Virginia General Assembly created a constitution in 1776.

54. Created 3 branches of Government in Virginia
Separate branches= limits on power

55. Influenced structure of US government in Constitution
“The Virginia Plan” created 3 national branches of govt.

56. ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

57. Written: 1777-1778 1st Continental Congress Lasted until 1787 (1789)

58. First US government: a ONE-HOUSE legislature called Congress

59. Weaknesses: 1. Congress had limited powers, could not enforce laws or tax State governments were too powerful