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Jan 1, 1215
Mana Carta
limited the power of the king nd protected certain rights for the nobles .Rights -
Mayflower Compact
The pimgrims needed a government .Self Government -
Englidh Bill OF Rights
Expanded rights of the parliament people .Limited Government -
John Locke
"Natural Rights"
"We are born with life,liberty, and property"
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Cato's Letters
Against heavey handed king .Rights -
Montesquieu
"separation of powers"
divided government to keep one position from taking control .Limited Government -
Rousseau
"the social contract"
"we agree to give up some freedom if the government protects rights." .Limite Government/Self Government -
Common Sense
Arguments for independence eay to undersand .Rights .Self Government
