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Magna Carta
This is a government document. Its' purpose was to limit the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility. It was written by English Nobility. Its' big ideas were limited government, rights, rule of law, and due process -
Mayflower Compact
This is an agreement between individuals. It was written by English Pilgrims. Its purpose was to create a government that would provide order and protect the rights of colonists. The big ideas are self-government and rule of law. -
English Bill of Rights
This is a government document. It was written by Members of the English Parliament. The purpose of it was to expand the powers of the English Parliament and expand the rights of the people, limited the rights of the king. The big ideas were due process, rule of law, rights, and limited government. -
Cato's Letter
This is a collection of newspaper articles. It was written by two anonymous English Journalists. The purpose of it was to convince people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule of the British Government.The big ideas are rights and rule of law. -
Common Sense
This is a pamphlet. It was written by Colonial Journalist. The purpose of it was to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England. The big ideas were self-government and rights.
