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Feb 17, 1215
Magna Carta
This document limited the power of the King and protected certain rights for the Nobles. -
Mayflower Compact
Written to solve a basic problem of whois in charge. This makes sure the government serves the common good. -
English Bill of Rights
Expands the rights of the parliament and the people, wile limiting the power of the king even more. Also gives free elections to parliament. -
John Locke
A phulospher and political scientist who had many interests and produced a number of writtings that influenced future leaders. Some of his big ideas are Natural rights, Life, Liberty, and Property. -
Cato's Letters
Discusses the ideas and argues against the Kings heave-handed rule.Big idea was to show freedom of epression -
Montesquieu
One of the greatest thinkers of the 17th and 18th century. His ideas guided the founding fathers when writting the cnstitution. -
Rousseau
A musician and composer whose writtings about human behavior and goernment influenced people today on how government should work. Big ideas were Natural freedom and Social freedom. -
It's Commons Sense
A pamphlet made easier for every colonist to understand the arguements of independence.
