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Feb 18, 1215
Magna Carta
To limit the kings power and give certain protective rights to nobles.
"Big Idea"
-Due process of the law
-property rights -
Mayflorwer
Too create a government to pretect them
"Big Idea"
-self government -
English bill of rights
To give the pariament of England more power of than the king
"Big Idea"
-Free elections to pariliamet -
John Locke
"Big Idea"
-life, liberty property, Natural rights -
Cato's letters
Reading of freedom of expression.
"Big Idea"
-liberty -
Montesquieu
Separation of powers checks and balances
"Big Idea"
-Limited Government -
Rousseau
Social
Direct
Marjority
Natural Freedom
"Big Idea"
-Democracy -
Common Sense
Too explain th
e colonies breaking away from england
"Big Idea"
-Stick up for yourself