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Ch. 4 section 2
People, Events, and Acts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Glorious Revolution | Started in 1688 demonstrated the power of elected representatives over the monarchy. The English Bill of Rights 1689 gave certain basic rights; inspired American Bill of Rights |
| Navigation Acts | It directed trade between England and colonies. 1) Colonial merchants had to use English ships. 2) certain products could be sold only to English controlled land. These caused conflict. |
| Great Awakening | It was a return to faith of earlier days. 1720's - 1740's Jonathan Edwards had powerful sermons. George Whitefield started religious revivals. This led to the formation of new churches. |
| The Enlightenment | It began in Europe in the mid-1700's. It was based on the reasoning that knowledge, reason & science could improve society. People experimented and published reports. |
| Benjamin Franklin | He was an American Scientist and Revolutionary leader. He was from a poor family, worked as a printer, and became rich. |
| John Peter Zenger | He was charged with libel and found not guilty. This was an important decision for freedom of the press. |