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1215
Magna Carta
A government document that limited the powers of the king and protected the rights of the nobility it was written by english mobility in 1215.
- limited government
- rights
- rule of law
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Mayflower Compact
this was an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists
- self government
- rule of law
a group of english pilgrams wrote it -
English bill of rights
this is a government document which expanded the rights of the parliament and the people while limiting rights for the king -
Cato's letter
this is a collection of newspapers that argued against the kings heavy handed-rule discussed many different ideas such as freedom of expression written by cato the elder and younger -
Common Sense
this is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine where he introduced ans explained the arguments of independence. he encouraged people to support the fight for independence from Britain . Six months after that the declaration of independence was signed.
