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Magaa Carta
Purpose: The manga carta was a government document that limited the power of the king
Who wrote it :Nobility
Limited power, rights, rule of law, due process -
Mayflower Compact
Purpose: The mayflower compact was an agreement among individuals that created a government that will provide order and protect the rights of the colonist
Who wrote it: Pilgrims
Self government, rule of law -
English Bill of Rights
Purpose: Expand the rights of the parliament and the people by limiting the power of the king even more
Who wrote it: Parliament
Free election to parliament, The right to bear arms, fair trails -
Cato's Letters
Purpose: Argued against the king heavy handed rule.
Who wrote it:Cato and Cato
Discussed different ideas, such as freedom of expression. -
Common Sense
Purpose: To break away from Britain.
Who wrote it: The colonist
Creating a new government that the colonist will agree on
