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1215
Magna Carta
Limited the kings power. Protected the rights of the nobility.
Limited Gov
Rights
Rule of Law
Due Process
Written by the english nobility -
Mayflower Compact
Written the by the English pilgrim. Big ideas were self gov. and rule of law. The purpose was to have some type of control after landing at Massachusetts, with no one around, and protecting the new colony. -
English Bill of Rights
Written by the Parliament. Big ideas were limited gov., rights, due process, and rule of law. This document expanded the rights of the parliament and the people while limiting the power of the king. -
Cato's Letters
Written by authors using fake names. Big ideas were rights and rule of law. These newspapers discussed many different ideas such as freedom of expression. -
Common Sense
Written by Thomas Paine. The big ideas were self gov. and rights. In this pamphlet it explains the arguments for independence.