Colonial Influences

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    Common Sense

    Common Sense
    Was a pamphlet written to convince the American colonist to support becoming independent from England.
    Big Ideas:
    Self-government
    rights by:Colonial Journalist
  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Is a Government Document that limited the power of the king of England .
    Limited Government
    Rights
    Rule of law
    Due process
    The English nobility wrote it.

  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    An Agreement between individuals in which they agreed to create a new government and to follow its rules. In exchange, they would all protect each other.
    Big ideas:
    Self-government
    Will serve the common good
    Laws will be followed by everyone.
    It was written by The Pilgrims.

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    Expanded the rights of parliament and the people limiting the powers of the king.
    Big Ideas:
    Free elections to parliament
    Rights
    Limited-Government
    Due Process
    Rule of Law
    Written by The English Men.

  • Cato's Letters

    Cato's Letters
    Discussed many different ideas, such as freedom of expression.
    Big Ideas:
    Without freedom of speech and expression, you have no liberty.
    Rights
    Rule of law
    By: Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger.