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Democracy Takes Root

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Libel The act of publishing harmful statements
John Peter Zenger Published a newspaper in New York; arrested for publishing articles that opposed the governor; won his case--a victory for Freedom of the Press
Nathaniel Bacon Virginia farmer who led a rebellion against Native Americans causing civil war to break out between his followers and the governor's troops; results--Virginia got a new governor who gave the colonists more freedoms
William and Mary joint rulers of England; agreed to a Bill of Rights that limited the power of the British monarchy
Why were Navigational Acts passed? England passed these laws to control Colonial trade
What were the Navigational Acts? Restricted Colonial trade--only English or English built ships could carry on Colonial trade; Tobacco, cotton, indigo, and other Colonial products could only be sent to England
Why did England pass laws to regulate trade? England wanted the colonies to be profitable. The American colonies were valuable for their natural resources and important trade of goods.
What were 2 rights the colonists had because they were English citizens? 1) right to a fair trial by jury of equals 2) right to be taxed by lawmakers elected by the people
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