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Which document drawn at the meeting in Philadelphia in 1774 described the right of the colonists?

The document drawn at the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774 that outlined the rights of the colonists was the "Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress." This document asserted the rights of the colonists to self-governance, petitioning the king, and maintaining their liberties. It also condemned the Intolerable Acts and called for a boycott of British goods until their grievances were addressed.


The States' compliance with the Indian Reservation treaties drawn up by the federal government for the Indian Nations is?

Decided by the governer


What was the name of the original document drawn up to form a new government after the declaration of independence?

The first document that established a government for all the colonies, after they declared independence, was the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.


Did the native Americas kill the colonists on Roanoke island?

The fate of the colonists on Roanoke Island remains a mystery, as there is no definitive evidence to confirm what happened to them. Some historians suggest that Native Americans may have played a role in the disappearance, possibly through conflict or disease, while others believe that the colonists may have integrated with local tribes or relocated. Various theories exist, but the lack of concrete evidence means that no conclusion can be definitively drawn about their fate.


What did Pericles do to encourage people to participate in government?

The Council and magistrates were selected by lot - drawn out of a barrel. During their year in office they were supported by the state.

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Plan of government drawn up by the pilgrims?

the mayflower compact because the English was not the written plan for the government and was not drawn up by the Plymouth colonists !


Where did Jacques Cartier find colonists to bring to Canada?

When he came back he had ships full of colonists drawn from the slums and jails of Paris.


What was the ''Mayflower compact'' and why was it drawn up?

the will of the colonists rather than on that of the King of England.


What is a government check?

A government check is any negotiable instrument drawn on the account of the funds of any government agency.


Which document drawn at the meeting in Philadelphia in 1774 described the right of the colonists?

The document drawn at the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774 that outlined the rights of the colonists was the "Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress." This document asserted the rights of the colonists to self-governance, petitioning the king, and maintaining their liberties. It also condemned the Intolerable Acts and called for a boycott of British goods until their grievances were addressed.


Why was the proclamation line of 1763 drawn as it was?

The Proclamation Line of 1763 was drawn along the Appalachian Mountains in order to prevent colonists from settling in Indian territories. Warred about the cost of protecting colonists from the Indian nations, whom they had had numerous conflicts with, King George wanted to prevent them from expanding beyond the areas they had already colonized.


On what day is the Michigan government lottery drawn?

The Michigan government lottery is a shceme that is government initiated and seeks to get people to buy tickets to increase the prize fund. The next draw is on the 15th April 2013 and is usually drawn on a Monday.


Why do you think the colonists felt they needed to draw up the Mayflower Compact?

The Mayflower Compact was drawn up with fair and equal laws, for the general good of the settlement and with the will of the majority. The Mayflower's passengers knew that the New World's earlier settlers failed due to a lack of government.


What led colonists to argue the boundary between east jersey and west jersey?

poorly drawn maps cause them to argue about boundaries


What has the author Deirdre Barber written?

Deirdre Barber has written: 'Shakespeare drawn and quartered'


How did the colonist get from town to town?

I'm going to assume you mean early American colonists. They walked, or rode horses or horse drawn carriages.


What was the foundation of Colonial Pennsylvania?

The Frame of Government drawn up by William Penn.