PP Revolutions In Family life Flashcards
1
Q
How were family relations altered by the American revolution?
A
Socially:
Legally: laws changed, divorce law affected, primogeniture and gave more to older sons
2
Q
What is primogeniture?
A
3
Q
What is repugnancy principle?
A
England and federal government
Colonies and state government
Repugnancy refers to the system of laws that was in place in British North America where Rhode Island, Massachusetts could pass any law as long as it want conflicting with British law.
