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Chapter 4 8th Grade US History

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Enlightenment
movement during the 1700's that spread the idea that knowledge, reason, and science could improve society
Albany Plan of Union
plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 that aimed to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes; the plan was turned down by the colonies and the Crown
Glorious Revolution
A reference to the political events of 1688-1689, when James II abdicated his throne and was replaced by his daughter Mary and her husband, Prince William of Orange.
John Locke
17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.
Salutary Neglect
a hands-off policy of England towards its American colonies during the first half of the 1700s
Benjamin Franklin
He proposed the Albany Plan of Union which was the first formal plan to unite the colonies.
Magna Carta
The document that English nobles forced King John to approve in 1215, limiting the king's power and protecting the rights of the people.
English Bill of Rights
(1689) A Bill of Rights written after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 which placed William and Mary on the throne of England. The bill created a limited monarchy and established Parliament as the ruling body of the nation.
Great Awakening
Major religious revival (1740-1750) prior to the American Revolution that furthered individualism, opposed established authority and furthered American nationalism.
apprentice
works for an expert to learn a trade
Governor Andros
Governor of the Dominion of New England; ousted following colonial protests.
George Whitfield
English minister who helped spread the Great Awakening
House of Burgesses
The first representative assembly in the American colonies
Parliament
the lawmaking body of British government
William of Orange
Dutch prince invited to be king of England after The Glorious Revolution.
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