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1215
Magna Carta
It was a government document that limited the power of the king of England
Big Ideas:
Limited government
rights
rule of law
due process -
Mayflower Compact
They need a government fast, the men agreed to create a new government and to follow its rules. In exchange, They would all protect each other.
Big Ideas:
self government
rights -
English bill of rights
The rights of the parliament people while limiting the power of the king even more.
Big Ideas:
rights
limited government
due process
rule of law -
Cato's Letters
It discussed man different ideas such as freedom of expression.
Big Ideas:
rights
rule of law -
Common Sense
It was a pamphlet written to convince the Americans colonists to support becoming independent from England.
Big Ideas:
self government
rights
