SS10.7C.1
Compare influences of ancient Greece, the Roman Republic, the Judeo-Christian tradition, the Magna Carta, federalism, the Mayflower Compact, the English Bill of Rights, the House of Burgesses, and the Petition of Rights on the government of the United States
Compare influences of ancient Greece, the Roman Republic, the Judeo-Christian tradition, the Magna Carta, federalism, the Mayflower Compact, the English Bill of Rights, the House of Burgesses, and the Petition of Rights on the government of the United States
UP:SS10.7C.1
Vocabulary
- direct democracy
- representative democracy
- Feudal system
- royalty
- nobility
- common people
- Parliament
- rights
- due process
- rule of law
- quartering
- punishment
Knowledge
- Many important principles of American government originated with the Greeks, Romans and early English governments.
Skills
- Distinguish relevant material about the historical influence.
- Cite evidence to show similarities between influences. Analyze primary source documents.
Understanding
- The Founding Fathers were impacted by several historical influences that helped them create our system of government.