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Roots of American Government Ch. 4 Sec. 1 and 2 Pp. 88-94

Greater Religious Freedom English citizens paid taxes to support Church of England Puritans and Pilgrims left because of religious persecution Puritans persecuted those who disagreed, so Roger Williams left and founded Rhode Island Religious freedom meant any Christian religion

A Cry for Freedom of the Press Zenger accused NY governor of taking bribes and was arrested Zenger’s lawyer said not a crime because it was true and freedom of press was a basic right Jury found him “not guilty”

Looking to Ancient Greece and Rome Direct democracy started in Athens, Greece. It influenced the colonists Roman Republic = representatives elected to make laws

The English Tradition Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights listed basic rights Magna Carta only applied to nobles, but English Bill of Rights applied to all citizens

Relying on Reason John Locke – government protects natural rights (born with these and government can not take them away) Montesquieu – separation of powers (power should be divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches)