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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Constitutional Influences Timeline
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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
-This document limited the power of the king.
Limited Governement / Rule of Law -
Mayflower Compact
-This document was written to solve a basic problem
-Create our own government.
-Agreed that laws are followed by all.
Self government / Rule of law -
English Bill of Rights
-Expanded peoples right's.
-Limited kings power even more.
Limited Government / Rule of Law -
John Locke
-Wrote "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding"
Rights / Limited Government -
Cato's Letters
-Argued against the King's heavy-handed rule.
Right's / Limited Government -
Montesquieu
-Divided powers of government "Seperation of Powers"
Limited / Government -
Rousseau
-Developed the document "Social Contract"
-Follow the government rules and in return the gov. protects the people.
Limited Gov. / Self-Gov. -
Common Sense
-Explained arguments for independence for colonist to understand.
-Written by Thomas Paine
Self-Gov / Lim Gov.
