Colonial Influences

  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    A government document that limited power
    King of England
    protected the rights of the
    Nobility
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    Agreement between individuals
    They ruled over the land
    Laws were to be followed
    Self government
    Created its own government
  • English Bill Of Rights

    English Bill Of Rights
    This is pamphlet,this law was made by a English nobility. Parliament has been battling out with the king. Free elections to parliament.
    Free elections, right to bear arms to petition, and no excessive bails or fines.
  • Cato Letter's

    Cato Letter's
    Its a collection of newspaper articles, published a series of newspaper that overthrows the king heavy handed rule. Unknown publishers.
    Used names like " Cato the Elder, Cato the younger"
    Rule of law
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    A republican Form of government under a Written constitution. Inference between the thirteen colonies
    Self Government
    Rights