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The united states declaration of independence

MRHS I-Pads

I. Early Colonists A. Loyal to Britain 1. Mother Country…

2. British Citizens had rights a. Magna Carta(1215) Trial by Jury Due Process Petition of Rights(1689) Parliament consent to tax.

C. English Bill of Rights Prohibits abuse of power No army in peace time Free elections No cruel and unusual punishment

3. British provided protection

4. Allowed Self Rule

II. Britain Tightens Control (Economic) A. 1754-1763 French and Indian War 1. War is …? Stamp Act 2. Trade Restrictions Trade only with Britain

B. Britain and American Rights Quartering of Soldiers Taxation Without Representation Swangdoogaled Shanghaied- forced military service 4. Withheld rights given to other British Citizens.

C. Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson chosen to write Strongly influenced by John Locke July 4, 1776 announced to the world

Last line “We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor”