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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
1200
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Jan 1, 1225
Magna Carta
The Magna carta was a document the nobles of England used to limit the kings power and give them more rights, gave due process to law and a fair trial, property rights, and laws and punishments are to be fair and equal. -
Mayflower Compact
When the Pilgrims landed in virginia they realized they were in unknown terain and needed a government fast and formed the Mayflower Compact makeing it to they would make rules and everyone would follow them -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill Of Rights was used to limit the kings power even more then it already was and giving the people as a whole more rights -
John Locke
John Locke was know for his set of Natural rights Life, Liberty, and Property. It represents the fact tht people want their own things to be free as possible and to live and will fight to survive. -
Catos Letters
Catto's Letter were used to criticize the king without getting in trouble the letters were used to show freedom of speech to the people talking about equal rights and freedom -
Montesquieu
Montesquieu is best know for his idea of Seperation of Powers meaning there is in our terms the President, Congress, and the Government. He believe these would be key to a succsesful nation. -
Rousseau
Rousseau was best know for his idea of General Will is basically the will of the people as a whole instead of an individual -
Common Sense
Common sense was made to help the citizens understand the other documents by makeing it seem more simpler in nature then the complexity then it actualy is
