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1215
Magna Carta
The English Nobility
Government document that limited the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility.
-limited government
- rights
-rule of law
-due process -
Mayflower Compact
Pilgrims
it was written to solve a basic problem who is in charge.
Create own government
laws would be followed by everyone
government serve common good -
English Bill of rights
Parliament
Expanded the rights of parliament and the people while limiting the power of the king.
free elections to parliament
the rights to bear arms
no excessive fines or cruel or unusual punishment -
Cato's letters
Journalists
they argued against the kings heavy handed rule.
it discussed ideas like freedom of expression -
common sense
Thomas Paine
Support for independence
explained the arguments for independence to the common people
encouraged the support for independence.
