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Magna Carta
A government document written by English nobility in 1215 to limit the power of the King of England and protect the rights of nobility. Big ideas included limited government, rights, rule of law, and due process. -
Mayflower Compact
An agreement between English pilgrims in which created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists. It consisted of the big ideas of self government and rule of law. -
English Bill of Rights
A government document written by the English Parliament in which expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king. Big ideas included limited government, rights, due process, and rule of law. -
Cato's Letters
A collection of newspaper articles between two English individuals to convince people to support freedom of expression and fight against the heavy handed rule of the British Government. Big ideas included rights and the rule of law. -
Common Sense
A pamphlet created by Thomas Paine, a colonial journalist, to convince American Colonists to support becoming independent from England, supporting self government and rights.
