Colonial Influences

  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Government document that limited power of the king of England and protected the rights of mobility. RULE OF LAW AND SELF GOVERNMENT
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    was an agreement between individuals written by pilgrims to solve basic problems.
    RIGHTS, DUE-PROCESS,RULE OF LAW,LIMITED GOV
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    a government document written by parliament that expanded the rights of the parliament and the people while limiting the powers of the king even more .
    RIGHTS , RULE OF LAW
  • Cato's Letters

    Cato's Letters
    A collection of newspaper articles written by John and Thomas to discuss many different ideas such as freedom of expression.
    RIGHTS, RULE OF LAW
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    a pamphlet written by a colonial journalist to break away from Britain and fight for independence