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Title: Foundation of American Government

Description: 8/24/09

Total Flash Cards: 11

Created: 08/24/2009 15:52:42

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magna carter
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first document to limit the power of the Monarch
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parliament
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british lawmaking body
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jamestown
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1st permanent english settlement in America (1607-Virginia)
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mayflower compact
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1st plan of self government in America
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John Locke
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british philosopher who said all men should have the rights to liberty, life, and property
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mercantilism
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an economic policy by which a nation could become wealthy by selling more goods than it buys
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representatives
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delegate
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boycott
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refusal by individuals or groups to buy goods
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patriots
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colonist who favored independence
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great compromise
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proposed by a committee headed by Roger Sherman
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virginia plan
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proposed by William Randolph of Virginia