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magna carta
was a government document that limited the power at the king of england and protected the rights of the nobility. it was written by the english nobility in 1215
big ideas
limited government
rights
rule of law
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mayflower compact
the mayflower compact was an agreement among individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists it was written by a group of English
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self government
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English bill of rights
the english bill of rights was 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. it was written by the members of the english parliament in 1689
big ideas
limited government
rights
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cato's letters
cato's letters were made up a collection of the newspaper article published to convince people support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule of the british government they were written
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rights
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common sense
common sense was a pamphlet written to convince the american colonist support he coming independent from england. it was written by a colonial journalist and circulated in 1776
big ideas
self government
rights
