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Athens, Greece created the first direct democracy. it gave voice for poor and rich
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ancient Rome created the first republican governmet. They had a senate and a tribune.
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it was made because king John fought with the pope. it was also made because nobles rebelled against john
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The mayflower compact made a government based on majority. Itwas a social contract in which the settlers agreed to follow the compact’s rules and regulations for the sake of survival
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He believed that people without a government had lives that were "nasty, brutish, ans short." He also believed that government was formed to protect people from themselves
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He believed people were generally good. The purpose of government is to protect peoples natural rights.
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The english bill of rights EXTREMELY limited monarch power.It also expanded individual rights.
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He thought the only "good" government was formed by the people. He also thougt all men were created equal, not just land owners.
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He porposed the seperation of powers. he said the system would guard against tyranny.
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Voltaire believed in the absolute value of freedom of speech. He also believes that men are made equal.
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delegates from 12 colonies(accept GA) met in philadelphia. They met for 2 months and sent a protest to king Goerge III and refused to trade with Great Britain until all taxes and regulations were repealed.
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Delegates from all 13 colonies meet. They all declare independants
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the articles of confederation was the first constitution of the united states. it left most of the power with state governments.
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this treaty ended the revolutionary war. It also recognized American independence
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farmers led the rebellion. they rebelled because of taxes.
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This convention was a modified version of the articles of confederation. This convention gave more power to congress