Q1 Study Guide

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What kind of government did Ancient Greece have?

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Direct democracy (citizens vote directly).

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What kind of government do Ancient Rome & U.S. share?

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Representative democracy (citizens elect leaders).

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John Locke’s Natural Rights

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Life, liberty, property.

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John Locke ideas

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Natural rights & consent of the governed.

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Montesquieu ideas

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Separation of powers (3 branches).

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Magna Carta (1215)

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Limited monarchy, protected nobles’ rights, reduced king’s power (esp. taxes).

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English Bill of Rights (1689)

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Gave rights like fair trial, no cruel punishment — but NOT self-government.

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Mayflower Compact (1620)

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Colonists agreed to self-government, laws made by chosen representatives.

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Common Sense (1776, Thomas Paine)

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Encouraged independence, argued staying under Britain hurt the colonies.

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Sugar Act (1764)

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Tax on sugar/molasses to raise money after French & Indian War.