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Magna Carta
Government Document. It limited the power of the King of England and protected the rights of the nobilities. It had limited government, rights, rule of law, and due process, written by English Nobility. -
Mayflower Compact
It was an agreement between individuals who created a government that would provide order and protect their rights. It contained a self government and rule of law, written by English Pilgrims. -
English Bill of Rights
It is a government document, which expanded the powers of parliament and the rights of the people and also limited the rights of the king. They had a limited government, rights, due process and rule of law, which were written by members of English Parliament. -
Cato's Letters
Collection of Newspaper Articles written to convince people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule. It was big on rights and rule of law, which was written by two anonymous English journalists. -
Common Sense
A pamphlet written by a colonial journalist to convince american colonists to support becoming independent from England. It was big on self government and rights.
