Republicanism- idea of being a republican in a nation where the head of the state is not appointed by blood but by election the idea of being headed by a limited government where rep serve the will of the people. (consent of the governed) this is significant because it was the type of government we had when we first the won the revolution or its what the colonists were pushing for.
John Locke-English philosopher. He believed that all people had the right to life liberty and property. He came up with the idea of a republican government or consent of the governed.
Declaration of rights and grievances- Was a petition against the king demanding an appeal of all the acts imposed on the colonists. It stated that if these problems weren't resolved
John Locke-English philosopher. He believed that all people had the right to life liberty and property. He came up with the idea of a republican government or consent of the governed.
Declaration of rights and grievances- Was a petition against the king demanding an appeal of all the acts imposed on the colonists. It stated that if these problems weren't resolved