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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
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Social Studies
11th Grade
03/18/2016
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Magna Carta
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(1215) Inspired major ideas in U.S. Constitution. Limited power to tax and gave right to a fair trial.
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English Bill of Rights
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(1689) Freedom of speech. Trial by jury
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Declaration of Independence
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(1776) Thomas Jefferson. List of grievances against Great Britain
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Articles of Confederation
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formed the 1st American government. Weakness: states had more power than the national gov.
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American Constitution
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1786. James Madison.
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Federalist Papers
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Essays written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton to gather support for the ratification of the Constitution
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Bill of Rights
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First 10 amendments to the constitution. Guarantees individual liberties and due process
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14 points
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Peace plan issued by Wilson that called for freedom of seas, reduction of weapons, and an end to secret diplomacy.
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