Colonial Influences

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    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    It's a document that limited the power of the king of England and protected he rights of the nobility. Big ideas:limited government, rights, rule of law, and due process.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    It was an agreement that created a government that would protect the rights of the colonist and provide order. Big ideas: self government, and rule of law.
  • English Bill Of Rights

    English Bill Of Rights
    Was a government document that expands the power of the English parliament and expanded the rights to people. Big ideas: Limited government, rights, due process, and rule of law.
  • Cato's Letters

    Cato's Letters
    They published a to convinced people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule of the Britain government. written by two anonymous English journalists. Big ideas: rights an rule of law.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    Was a pamphlet written to convince the american colonists to support becoming independent from England. Written by colonial journalist. Big ideas: self government, and rights.