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Period: Sep 1, 1200 to
Constitutional Time line
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Jul 15, 1215
Magna Carta
This document is ment to limit the power of the king. The big idea is limited government. -
Mayflwer compact
This document was created by pigrims so they can make new government for hem sevles. The big idea is self-rule. -
Enlgish Bill of Rights
A document made by the english parliment to limit the kings power and give more rights to the parliment and people. The big idea is rights. -
John Locke
An English philosopher who wrote books on natural rights and why we need a government. The big idea is rights. -
Cato's Letters
This document was created by a unknown writter but only known as Elder Cato, and Young Cato. The big idea is rights. -
Montesquieu
An European philosopher who gave ideas to the constitution and sepraration of powers. The big idea is limited government. -
Rousseau
An Genevan philosopher who wrote books on majority rule and genral will, he also wrote the social contract. The big idea is limited government. -
Common Sense
A document made by Thomas Paine and it was made to argue for the independence from England. The big idea is self govern.
