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Title: Focus Questions

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Focus Questions

Do you think that a country needs to have rules
and laws? Explain.
How can people today ensure they are represented
in their government?
Do you think that the people that came to the New
World created rules and laws?
Give examples.

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Focus Questions
1. Do you believe the Democratic and Republican
parties chose an African-American and a woman
candidate for A. Their beliefs B. They believe
the country is ready for that kind of change C.
Political Gain D. All of the above Explain your
answer. (It can be more than one) 2. Which
barrier do you believe will be easier to
break? A. Which barrier will break? Explain
why.
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

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A. King John
Who was King John? King of England, early 13th
century Why didnt the English like him? Unfair
taxes Rules limiting individual rights Dictator
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

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B. Signing
How did the people react to his policies? People
were angered, especially nobles Forced king to
sign the Magna Carta protect the rights of the
people June, 1215 Great Charter signed
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

8
C. Effect
Effects of the Magna Carta Limited the kings
power Protected individual rights Due process
protect all rights Property protection Proper
taxation Initially only protected nobles
Foundation for protection of all people
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

10
D. Importance
Importance of the Magna Carta 1st written
western document acknowledging protecting
individual rights Served as example for future
English and colonial documents
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

12
II. English Bill of Rights
Passed by Englands Parliament, 1689 Furthered
protecting individual rights Consent of the
governed Basis for first 10 amendments Bill of
Rights - Right to petition - Right to bear
arms - freedom from taxation w/out representation
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

14
III. Colonial Government
American Colonial Rights English men and women
in America saw themselves as English
citizens maintain their rights To ensure
rights - established colonial governments
support self-government, protecting individual
rights
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

16
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
1st colonial assembly in 13 colonies Established
1619 1st representative government in
colonies Elected representatives determine
laws, policies
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

18
B. Mayflower Compact
Pilgrims and Puritans, 1620 sailing to
America Male members created a compact set up
democratic system protect individual rights
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Self-Government in America

I. Magna Carta
A. King John
B. Signing
C. Effect
D. Importance
II. English Bill of Rights
III. Colonial Government
A. Virginia House of Burgesses
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
IV. Impact of Self Government

20
C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
1st written colonial constitution,
1639 protected rights of colonists in
Connecticut Established religious tolerant
government example for future colonial
constitutions
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Self-Government in America