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Magna Carta
The Magna Carta had a huge impact on the US Constitution. The United State adopted the Bill of Rights due to this Political Conviction. King John sign the charter to grant concessions to his citizens to prevent a civil war. -
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Royal Colonies
A Royal colony was administered by a royal governor and council that was appointed by the British crown. The Royal Colonies had a representative assembly that was elected by the people. This gave people an idea of what a democracy was. By 1763, most colonies became Royal Colonies -
Petition of Rights
The Petition of Rights is seen as a predecessor to the third, fifth, sixth and seventh amendments. The Petition of Right is a major English constitutional document that sets out specific liberties of the subject that the king is prohibited from infringing. -
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Charter Colonies
Charter Colonies were written contracts between the British King and the American colonists, defining the share each should have in the government and were not to be changed without the consent of both parties. These colonies showed America can negotiate with other countries. -
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Proprietary Colony
In a Proprietary Colony, an individual, or small elite group, essentially owned the colony, controlling all of the actions and institutions of government, for which they would receive political or financial favors. The governors of the proprietary colonies reported directly to the king. This effected America's path as others owned each colony and had to listen to a king -
English Bill of Rights
The 1689 English Bill of Rights was a British Law, passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1689 that declared the rights and liberties of the people. The English Bill of Rights had a massive impact on America. It was a guideline for the U.S Bill of Rights -
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Salutary Neglect
Salutary neglect, policy of the British government from the early to mid-18th century regarding its North American colonies under which trade regulations for the colonies were laxly enforced and imperial supervision of internal colonial affairs was loose as long as the colonies remained loyal to the British government and contributed to the economic profitability of Britain. The American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence was the inevitable conclusion to the salutary neglect. -
Albany Plan
The Albany Plan of Union was a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government. The Albany Plan was a failure. Despite the failure of the Albany Plan, it served as a model for future attempts at union. It conceived of the colonies of mainland North America as a collective unit. -
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French & Indian War
This conflicted display another long imperial struggle between Britain and France. In 1763, there was a peace conference that ended the war. This is also known as the Seven Year War. The war left Britain in debt. The British government thought the citizens of America would pay it off for them. This caused the colonies to get unhappy. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British government. The colonist argued that the act was unconstitutional. The passing of the act eventually lead America to the path of rebellion. -
Stamp Act Congress
The Stamp Act Congress met in the Federal Hall building in New York City between October 7 and 25, 1765. It was the first colonial action against a British measure and was formed to protest the Stamp Act issued by British Parliament on March 1765. The Stamp Act Congress was attended by 27 representatives of nine of the thirteen colonies. This had a huge impact on America as it was the first time they showed independence and went against the British -
First Continental Congress
Fifty-five colonial representatives were in attendance for this meeting in Philadelphia, PA. twelve of the thirteen colonies were represented at the meeting, with Georgia being the exception. Three results were, a plan was created, Suffolk was revoked and Declaration of Rights was written. This was important as people started to consider independence. -
Second Continental Congress
They all agreed upon making a continental army to combat British military force. George Washington would lead the army. At this time many of the delegates were not seeking independence so they sought a treaty. King George III did not look at it. This impact America's path as they prepared for a potential fight. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It was an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule. This document has had the biggest impact on America as it has helped them become their own country.
