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Magna Carta
Government Document that limit the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility.
It was written by the English Nobility.
The big ideas are limited government, rights, rule of law, due process. -
Mayflower Compact
An agreement between individuals who created a government that would provide order, and it protected the rights of the colonists.
It was written by a group of English pilgrims.
The big ideas are self-government and rule of law. -
English Bill of Rights
Government document that expanded the of the English parliament and expanded the rights of people. Limited the rights of the king.
It was written by the English parliament.
The big ideas are limited government, rights, and due process. -
Cato's Letters
Collection of newspaper articles published to convince people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule of the British government.
It was written by two anonymous English journalists.
The big ideas are rights and rule of law. -
Common Sense
Pamphlet written to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England.
It was written by a colonial journalist.
The big ideas are self-government and rights.
