colonial influences

  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    government document that limited the power of the king of england.
    english nobility. limted gov, rights, rule of law, due process
  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    government document that limited the power of the king of england. english nobility. limited gov , rights , rule of law, due process
  • English Bill of rights

    English Bill of rights
    that expanded the powers of the English parliament and expanded the rights of the people as well as a farther limited the rights of the king. Limited government. rights. Due process. Rule of law members of the English parliament
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    Created government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists. self-government, Rule of law, English Pilgrims
  • Cato's Letter

    Cato's Letter
    People to support the freedom of expression and to fight against heavy handed rule of the British government. Rights , Rule of law two anonymous English journalist
  • Common sense

    Common sense
    Convince the american colonists to support becoming independent from England self government, rights, Thomas Paine