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1215
Magna Carta
During 1215, The king of England was abusing it's power. the English created a document (magna carta) to limits the government and the kings power -
mayflower compact
During 1620, English pilgrim ended up in Massachusetts and they notice that the British or any imperialist wasn't there. so they decide to create their own government and they also create a document to make laws to protect themselves -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was an act signed into law in 1689. The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy. -
Cato's Letters
The Letters are considered a seminal work in the tradition of the Commonwealth men. The 144 essays were published originally in the London Journal, later in the British Journal, condemning corruption and lack of morality within the British political system and warning against tyranny. -
Common Sence
Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Writing in clear and persuasive prose, Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government.
