And Some History Too!

Development of the Concept of Limited Government

Signed by King JohnForced by Barons

Trial By JuryDue Process – Protection against the arbitrary

taking of life, liberty or property Only for Noble Class

PRECEDENT – The power of the monarch was NOT absolute.

1215 Magna Carta

Signed by Charles I (England)King could not imprison political critics without

trial by jury.Could not declare Martial Law (military rule)

during peacetime.Could not require the shelter of troops.Could not tax without the consent of parliament.

PRECEDENT: The King had to obey the laws of the land.

1628: Petition of Right

Signed by William and Mary as a condition to taking the throne of England.

Could not keep an army during peacetimeElections for parliament should be free.

1689: English Bill of Rights

Note: These 3 Documents were not intended for all

English Citizens

How was the U.S. founded?

Question!

The theory of Woolen Underwear and Rancid BBQ

Silk and SpicesThe Vikings on the coast of Newfoundland

c.1000 a.d.Columbus 1492Cutting out the middle manVasco da Gama reaches India first.The line of DemarcationThe Spanish search for Gold

Founding of The United States of America