Colonial Influences

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    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Government Document , a document that limited the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility. The big ideas are limited government, rights, rule of law, and due process. The English Nobility wrote it.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    It was a agreement between individuals, written by Pilgrims. The purpose of the document was that they need a new government. The big facts self-government and rule of law.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    It was a government document and it was written by Parliament. The purpose of the document was how the English mad the bill of rights which affected the new British colonies in america. The big facts are limited government, due process and right of law.
  • Cato's Letters

    Cato's Letters
    It was a collection of newspaper articles and it was written by English Journalist. They convince people to support the freedom of expression to right against the heavy handed rule of British government. The Big facts are rights and rule of law.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    It was a pamphlet written by Colonial Journalist. It was convince the american colonists to support becomes independent from England. The big facts are self government and rights.