The Rights of Englishmen

How did the English political history influence American political Heritage?

Glorious Revolution 1688

William and Mary

Bill of Rights -

1689•Limited Monarchy

•May not make or suspend law

•Can not levy taxes or army without parliament

•Can not impede with elections

•Parliament must meet frequently

•King must be an Englishman

•Civil Liberties: 1) Petition 2) Speedy Trial 3) No excessive fees 4) No cruel of unusual punishments

William and Mary of Orange being presented with the Bill of Rights

English Bill of Rights

Toleration Act - 1689

Freedom of Worship• Freedom of Religion?

Natural Rights - Philosophy

John Locke - 1689

Colonial Politics Royal-

Government

Property- Council

Self Government- assembly

Salem Witch Hysteria - 1692

Fertile Ground

The girls accusations

Courts of procedure, fair: “Oyer & Terminer”

Spectral Evidence: William Stoughton

Tituba – Testimony

Witchcraft & Puritanism

Panic accusations

Trials & Confession = Salvation

Results

Aftermath