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Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta
-Limits the power of the King
-Protected rights of nobles
"Big Idea"
-Limits Government/Rule of law -
Mayflower Compact
Pilgrims decided they needed a government.
Agreed to follow rules they made.
"Big ideas"
Self government/rule of law -
English Bill of Rights
Expanded rights of people.
Further limited king.
Fair trials, free elections
"Big ideas"
Limit governments/rights -
Cato's Letters
Spoke out against King.
discussed freedom of expression(speech)
"Big Ideas"
Rights/limit government