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Period: Feb 17, 1200 to
Constitutinal Influence Timeline
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Feb 17, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta limited the power of the king and proteted certain rights for nobles. "Big Idea"
It limited the kng's power -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was made to create a new government and to follow its rules. "Big Idea"
To create our own government. -
English Bill of Rights
Was written to expand the rights of people and limit the king's power. "Big Idea"
To exand rights -
John Locke
Wrote about having rights which we are born with called "Natural Rights." "Big Idea"
Explained argument -
Cato's Letters
Argued against the king's heavy-handed rule. "Big Idea"
Freedom of speech and expression. -
Baron de Montesquieu
Wrote about seperation of powers, where the government is divided into parts, each with their own purpose. "Big Idea"
Limited government -
Jean-Jacques Rosseau
Wrote about sacrificing freedom in return for security and protection. "Big Idea"
Social Freedom -
Common Sense
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to imform about independence. "Big Idea"
Explained our argument
