Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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Enlightenment	An intellectual ferment in the thirteen American colonies in the period 1714–1818, which led to the American Revolution, American Independence, the creation of the American Republic under the United States Constitution of 1787.
Magna Carta Image: dd2e0d44-be99-4cc1-a80d-3026d8c2d2c9 (image/jpg)	Established the principle that everyone is subject to the law. Guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice, and the right to a fair trial.
Glorious Revolution	The overthrow of King James II of England by Parliamentarians. Image: 349b2743-1c8e-4eef-ba61-eb8f32927c05 (image/jpg)
English Bill of Rights Image: 523d2ee8-e1f0-43e5-ab84-f2a8a0e45e56 (image/jpg)	Created separation of powers, limited the powers of the king and queen, enhanced the democratic election, and bolsters freedom of speech.
M Image: b9744c5e-ec93-45cb-a42d-539db7650ea4 (image/jpg)	The Mayflower Compact: The first governing document of the Plymouth Colony.
House of Burgesses	The lower house of the colonial Virginia legislature. Image: c5cd40eb-0ef5-4740-9eb7-9b4677918534 (image/jpg)
Bicameral	Having two branches or chambers.
Image: 4d3d477f-3fc1-491f-b605-ad065d15e25b (image/jpg)	John Locke: English philosopher and physician. Inspired the U.S. Constitution.

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