SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA
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It gave colonists the ability to choose members of Parliament.
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It defined crimes and punishments.
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It ended the king’s power to appoint colonial governors.
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It defined the liberties (freedoms) that colonists had as English citizens.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Bill was brought up to give the people their natural rights, individual rights like freedom of speech, freedom to petition the monarchy, and many others. This Bill ensured religious freedom of the Protestants who were suppressed by James II, deprived of their religious freedom, and were not allowed to keep arms.
Detailed explanation-2: -The English Bill of Rights encouraged a form of government where the rights and liberties of individuals were protected. These ideas and philosophies penetrated into the colonies of North America.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bill of Rights Page 2 It is an original Act of the English Parliament and has been in the custody of Parliament since its creation. The Bill firmly established the principles of frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament – known today as Parliamentary Privilege.