Colonial Government and Constitution

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What is “limited self-government?”

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You have to follow laws, gov can’t be an anarchy. Restricted powers, law but no chaos

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What early/initial factor led to the colonies self-governance?

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Difficult for British enforce laws from so far away. Many left to religious persecution.

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Did democratic ideals begin before 1776?

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Yes, enlightenment thinkers had beliefs on freedoms and natural rights. Already had representative gov before.

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What type of persecution led to people leaving Britain and traveling to the colonies?

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Religious beliefs, sometimes political too. Economic difficulties for the poor, had more land in the colonies. Also has political persecution.

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What is the “Mayflower Compact?”

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A document created by pilgrims on the Mayflower create a idea of democratic government.

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What is the “Virginia House of Burgesses”?

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First legislative assembly in the American colonies to develop self rule and democracy.

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Who held the real power in early establishment of the colonies?

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British monarchy.

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What is a charter?

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A document defining the relationship between the colonies and the British crown. Authorized.

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What was Thomas Paine’s contribution to the colonial government?

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Wrote Common Sense - independence.

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What was Patrick Henry’s contribution to the colonial government?

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“Give me liberty, give me death” - willing to die for freedom.