Roots of America Government The Magna Carta 1215 The English people forced King John to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, which is the first time that a King.

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Roots of America Government The Magna Carta 1215 The English people forced King John to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, which is the first time that a King gave up any power to the people. This document said that the king could not raise taxes without first consulting the Great Council. He also agreed that nobles and freeman should not be punished without a trail by jury

The Mayflower Compact 1620 When the Pilgrims came to America before they came ashore in Massachusetts they drew up the Mayflower Compact. The male signers agreed to consult each other about the laws for the colony and promised to work together to make the colony succeed. Later when Plymouth colony grew too large for everyone to consult the settlers chose representatives to assembly and make laws.

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Thomas Hooker colonized Hartford, Connecticut. In this colony they adopted a plan of government called the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. This was the first written constitution in American (new world) Fundamental orders of Connecticut described the organization of representative government in detail.

The English Bill of Rights 1689 After King James II was removed from the throne by Parliament, William and Mary began their rule of England. In 1689, William and Mary signed the English Bill of Rights, which protected the rights of individuals reaffirmed that anyone accused of a crime had the right to a trial by jury it also outlawed cruel and unusual punishments provided for the right to bear arms ruler could not raise taxes or raise an army without the approval of Parliament. These ideals are included in the Bill of Rights attached to the American Constitution. As English citizens, colonists were protected by the bill.

The Declaration of Independence 1776 The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4, The Declaration list the many grievances the colonists held against King George III, which included: – Imposing taxes on us without our consent – Government can’t take away “unalienable Rights (Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.)” – Declaring America free and independent states

The Articles of Confederation 1781 In May of 1776 the Continental Congress asked the states to organize their governments and each move quickly to adopt a state constitution. The Continental Congress also appointed a committee to draw up plans for a new central government to coordinate the war for Independence. They wrote the Articles of Confederation, which created a league of independent states. Under the Articles of Congress had limited authority. Although the Articles had many weakness, Americans were able to win the war of Independence.

Weakness of the Articles of Confederation No President Weak Central Government Government Can’t tax Can’t Regulate Trade (between states) No Court system Government can’t raise an Army Changing Constitution required unanimous approval Passing laws required 9 of 13 states approval.

No Respect! From foreign nations Quarreling among states Boundary Disputes (states lines) NO $ Gov. can’t Tax Weak central Gov. Shay’s Rebellion Poor farmers who can’t pay taxes are threatened with jail. Shay leads a revolt against the state gov. Bottom Line: Country is falling apart and needs a stronger gov.

You have to have the Roots to build a strong Constitution. Magna Carta 1215 Mayflower Compact 1620 The English Bill of Rights 1689 The Articles of Confederation 1781 Builds the U.S. Constitution