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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The reveal of human rights. -
Mayflower Compact
First governing document of Plymouth Colony -
Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan.
Book by Thomas Hobbes that argues about the civic rights of people. -
John Locke (Two treaties on government)
A book by John Locke. -
English Bill of Rights
Creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the royalties, King and Queen. Gives the right of the freedom of speech. -
Baron de Montesqueu, On the Spirit of Laws.
A book by Baron de Montesqueu on the Political Theory. -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Voltaire, Treatise on Tolerance
A book by Voltaire that argues in favor of deism -
Cesare Beccaria, On Crime and Punishment
A book written by Cessare Beccaria, advocating reform of the criminal law system. -
First Continental Congress
The first Continental Congress met in Carpenter's Hall in Philidelphia -
Second Continental Congress
After the battles of Lexingham and Concord. George Washington, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry were some of the delgates that met. -
Declaration of Independence
When America gained it's freedom of Britain. -
Articles of Confederation
National Government that was distributed after the United States won indpendence rrom Britain. -
Treaty of Paris
Signed in Paris by representatives of King George of Great Britain and The United states of America. -
Shay's Rebellion
Armed Uprising in Massachusets. -
Philidelphia Convention.
Meeting held in Philidelphia that that discussed the issues in the government of the United States.