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What was the nest step after declaring indpendence from Great Britain?
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Their next political goal was to form a new government.
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From what two English documents did Americans get inspiration in creating their new federal government?
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Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta.
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What was the Magna Carta?
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-Made the king have to follow the laws
-Signed by King John in 1215 |
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How did the English Bill of Rights control the power of the kings and queens?
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It kept the king and queen from passing new taxes or changing laws without parliments consent.
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Who believed only people could achieve liberty?
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Marquies de Montesquieu
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