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Magna Carta
Government Document, Document that limited the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility. The big ideas were Rights, Limited Government, Rule of Law, and Due Process. Written by English Nobility -
Mayflower Compact
Agreement between individuals, A government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonist, Written by the English Pilgrims.Big Ideas were Self-government and Rule of Law -
English Bill of Rights
Government Document written by English Parliament. The Purpose of this document was to expand the power of the English parliament and expanded the rights of the people as well as further limit the power of the king. The big ideas are Limited government, rights, due process, and rule of law. -
Cato's Letter
Collection of newspaper articles written by 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. The big ideas were rights, and rule of law. -
Common Sense
Pamphlet written by a colonial journalist. The purpose was to convince the American colonist to support becoming independent from England. The big ideas were self-government and rights
