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Period: Sep 24, 1200 to
The Constitutional Influences
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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The nobles rebelled against King John, who had treated them very harshley. Magna Carta is latin for "Great Charter". It allowed certain rights to land holders. It also granted equal treatment under the law, and trial by ones peers. It also limited the power of the monarch. No one would be above the law. -
Mayflower Compact
Plymouth Colonists realized they needed rules if they were to survive in a new land. The Mayflower Compact established a tradition of direct democracy. The Mayflower Compact was a written plan for government that was signed by 41 men. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Americas first written Constitution called for an assembly of elected representatives from eac to make laws. It also called for a popular election of a governer and judges. -
The Glorious Revolution
The nobles overthrew King James, and invited his daughter Mary and her husband to rule. It was very peaceful, and it further guarenteed no one would be above the law. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights guaranteed free elections to Parliment, the right to a fair trial, and the elimination of cruel and unusual punishments. -
John Locke
John Locke was an English writer who supported the Glorious Revolution. Locke argued that people are born free, equal, and independent. He wrote the natural rights; Life, liberaty, and propertey. -
Baron de Montesquieu
Baron developed the Separation of Powers. It balanced the government so no one part can become to strong, or threaten individual rights. -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
"The social Contract- Man is born free yet everywhere he is found in chains." He determined that people alone had the right to determine how they want to be governed.
