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600 BCE
Classical period
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600 BCE
natural law
a belief that a set of supernatural laws exists. Showed up in the declaration of independence where they used it for the rights of man -
600 BCE
direct democracy
a form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly. shows up in New England where they discussed issues and made decisions -
Mayflower Compact
a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers -
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Colonial Period
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Boston Massacre
Where British soldiers shot and killed some people while being assaulted by a mob in Boston. This happened due to the taxes that were placed. -
Boston tea Party
an American political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty. They protested by dressing up as Indians. and dumping all the tea into the harbor -
Declaration of Independence
A letter seeking Independence from Great Britain. Used the natural law for the rights of man
