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What key ideas led to the American Revolution?
The main idea that led to the American Revolution was that people should not be taxed if they do not have representation in the body that is taxing them. Another idea is that people should be free to choose who it is that governs them. self government and individual rights (gradpoint)
What was unique about the constitution drawn up by Massachusetts?
At that time Massachusetts was the colony that acted like a state. So, their constitution was set up a different way. Today the Massachusetts constitution is the oldest one. They have not came up with a new constitution since the first.
What year was the first printing press in America set up?
The first printing press was set up in America in 1638 by Stephen Daye, born in London, England in 1611. Through the financing and support of Rev. Joseph Glover, a press and material were shipped from England. Stephen Daye was a descendent of John Day, most eminent and wealthy of early English typographers. After the death of Glover, Daye entered into work, set up the press, and by direction of magistrates and elders he first printed the first issue of the colonial press the "Freeman's Oath" in January of 1739. The second work printed was an almanac by William Pierce, a mariner, in 1739. In 1740, a Psalter was printed. Daye also printed the "Catechism"and "Body of Liberties" containing one hundred laws of the colonies in 1741 (second edition was printed in 1748). Daye was superseded from the management of the press, by appointment of magistrates and elders of Samuel Green a printer. In October 1741, the court of Massachusetts showed their appreciation of Daye's thirteen years of work with a grant of 300 acres of land for "being the first to settle upon printing."
A body of nonelective government officials is called?
which legislative body is non elective
What is the name of Neenah WI law making body?
what is the name of neenahs law making body
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties greatly influenced what document?
Bill of Rights
What did the Massachusetts Body of Liberties establish?
The rights of the colonists.
What was the Massachusetts Body of Liberties was written to establish?
the rights of the colonist
Why was the Massachusetts Body of Liberties written in 1641?
the rights of the colonist's
Why was the Massachusetts' body of liberties written?
To grow more crops .
Why was Massachusetts body of liberties written?
To grow more crops .
In 1641 the Massachusetts Body of Liberties was written to establish?
The rights of the colonists
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties of 1641 was most similar to which document?
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties listed many rights that were granted to the people living in the colony of Massachusetts. This was similar to the Bill of Rights that was added to the U.S. Constitution. Among the rights listed in the Massachusetts Body of Liberties were limited religious freedom and equal protection of the laws for landowners. It also banned punishments that were thought to be "inhumane, Barbarous or cruel."
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties of 1641 was most similar to what documents?
bill of rights
What effect did Parliament have one the legislatures of the American colonies?
Great Britain's rule over the American colonies greatly influenced much of our legal body. We use many of their customs as well.
What effect did Parliament have on the legislatures of the America colonies?
Great Britain's rule over the American colonies greatly influenced much of our legal body. We use many of their customs as well.
What is the difference between ectothermy and endothermy?
endotherms are mammals like you and me who produce their own body heat and maintain a constant internal condition. Ectotherms are animals whose internal temperature is greatly influenced by its own environment.
