The biggest influence from the English Bill of Rights were:
1. The Limited Power of the Government
2. Free Speech
The United States Bill of Rights, Constitution and numerous other legislations have been directly influnced by the original English Bill of Rights of 1689.
To this day, many politicians, judges and law markers refernece the document due to its huge impact on the world.
The idea of Free Speech is fundamental to modern western countries and gave rise to the 'power' of the individual and their say on a national level.
"No taxation without representation!"
"These are the times that try men's souls."
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
All are famous phrases that sparked the AMERICAN REVOLUTION. In the view of many colonists, British rule suppressed political, economic, and religious freedoms. Many of those that hesitated to support independence were soon convinced by the passionate words of THOMAS PAINE, SAMUEL ADAMS, PATRICK HENRY, and eventually JOHN ADAMS and Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence in 1776, the American Revolution, and the creation of the Articles of Confederation represent the American colonies' first attempt to become a nation. This incubation was tentative at best, but ultimately led to success.
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In order to head off the threat of war, Adams built up the armed forces of the U.S. to respectable proportions; he has justly been called the Father of the American Navy. In a series of naval skirmishes with France, only one of the new American ships was lost, while 85 French vessels were sunk or captured. This formidable military establishment (later dismantled by Jefferson) helped protect American independence and ensured peace during Adams's term.
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The military buildup under Adams went far beyond what was necessary, and the people--especially poor farmers--paid dearly for it in increased taxes. In both his military and financial programs, Adams was often unable to control his own cabinet, which was unduly influenced by his archenemy, Alexander Hamilton.
