Colonial Influence

  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    A government doc created by English nobles in the year 1215, the purpose of it was to limit the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the republic. Rule of law
    Due Process
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    A agreement between individuals created in 1620 by pilgrims. The purpose of the document was to create a government who's laws should be followed . Rule of law
    Self Gov.
  • English Bill Of Rights

    English Bill Of Rights
    A government document created by English Parliament to expand the rights of the Parliament and the people while limiting the power of the king rule of law
    rights
    limited gov.
    due process
  • Cato's Letters

    Cato's Letters
    A collection of newspapers created by an anonymous person to bring ideas to the table. rights
    rule of law
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    A pamphlet created by Colonial Journalist to gain independence . Self gov.
    rights