colonial influence

Magna Carta

1215

this is a government document.
English Nobility wrote it.
the purpose was that the document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of nobility.
Big ideas: Rights , Limited government, Rule of Law, Due process

Mayflower Compact

1620

This is a agreement between individuals.
who wrote it was English Pilgrims.
the purpose was a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonist.
Big ideas are: Self governments, Rule of law .

English Bill Of Right

1689

This is a government Document.
who wrote it by : English Parliament.
the purpose was : it expanded the power of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of people as well as feather limited the power of the king.
Big ideas are: Limited government, Right , Due process, Rule of law .

Cato's Letters

1720

This is a collection of newspaper articles.
who wrote it English Journalist.
the purpose was to convince people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy rule of the British government
Big ideas are : Rights , Rule of Law

Common Sense

1776

This is a pamphlet.
who wrote it by: Colonist Journalist
The purpose was to convince the Americans colonist to support becoming independent from England.
Big ideas are: Self government, Right