Chapter 4, Lesson 2

The idea of protected rights began with the _______________ (a.k.a. Great Charter). King John signed this document on June 15, 1215. It protected the English people from unfair treatment by the government and unfair punishment (ensured ALL people had to obey the law).

In 1689, an important document replaced the Magna Carta and set clear limits on a ruler’s power. It limited the ruler’s ability to set aside Parliament’s laws, which gave the freely elected Parliament more control. This document was known as the _________________.

Who were the only people who could vote in the colonies? (8.C.RR.2/8.C.CV.1)

Which theory holds that a nation's power depends on expanding its trade? (8.G.HI.1)

Which of the following directed the flow of goods between England and the colonies? (8.E.IC.1 / 8.H.CE.1)