colonial influence

  • 1215

    Magna Carta.

    Magna Carta.
    it was a government document, that limited the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the hobility.
    Big ideas:
    limited government
    rights
    rule of law
    due process
  • mayflower compact

    mayflower compact
    created a government that provide order and protect the rights of the colonist,
    big ideas:
    self government
    rule of law.
    it was wrote by the English pilgrims.
  • english bill of rights

    english bill of rights
    expanded the powers of the english parliament and expanded the rights of the people.
    Big ideas:
    limited government .
    rights
    due process
    rule of flow.
    it was made by the English parliaments.
  • cato's letter

    cato's letter
    published to convinced people to support freedom of expression and to fight against heavy handed british government. It was written by Anonymous writers.
    Big ideas;
    rights
    rule of law.
    it was a collection of news papers articles.
  • common sense

    common sense
    to convince the american conolist to support becoming independent from England. it was written by colonial journalist.
    big ideas: self government.