Colonial Influences

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    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Government Document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility.
    - limited government
    - rights
    - rule of law
    - due process
  • Mayflower compact

    Mayflower compact
    Created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists.
  • English Bill Of Rights

    English Bill Of Rights
    Government document that Expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people as well as further limited the rights of the king. Written by English parliament
    - limited government
    - rights
    - due process
    - rule of law
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    a government document that expanded the powers of the English parliament and expanded the rights of the people as well as further limited the rights of the king.
    - limited government
    - rights
    - due process
    - rule of law
  • Catos Letters

    Catos Letters
    A collection of newspaper articles that convinced people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule of British government. Written by English journalists .
    - rights
    - rule of law
  • Catos Letters

    Catos Letters
    A collection of newspaper articles that convinced the people to support freedom of expression and to fight against heavy handed rule of British government.
    - rights
    - rule of law
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    A pamphlet that convinced the american colonists to support becoming independent from England. Written by colonial journalists
    - self government
    - rights
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    pamphlet that convinced the american colonists to support becoming independent from England
    - self government
    - rights