1. Our Political Beginnings
Chapter 2

2. Landmark English Documents
Magna Carta(1215)- signed by King John, this protected certain liberties from absolute rule
Petition of Right(1628)- signed by Charles 1, ensured Habeus Corpus(can’t be held without reason or trial)

3. English Bill of Rights(1688)
Part of the Glorious Revolution in England. Signed by William and Mary, granted freedoms very similar to our Bill of Rights

4. Types of Colonies in America
Royal- controlled by the crown
Proprietary- someone that had been granted the land by a king
Charter- self-governing and given this right by the king

5. 3 Concepts from England Ordered Government- rules are needed
Limited Government- break from Absolutism
Representative Government- should serve the will of the people