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Period: Jan 1, 1066 to
England's Common Law
England's Common LawCommon Law is in effect legal precedent that is made by judges sitting in court. -
Period: Jan 1, 1215 to
The English Parliament
The English ParliamentThe parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England. In 1066, William of normally introduced a feudal system by which he sought the advice council of tenants in chief. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
One of the most celebrated and famous documents in the world. Written to make peace, later became part of the political life. -
Virginia house of Burgesses
[Virginia House of Burgesses](<a href='http://www.ushistory.org/2f.asp>House</a>)Was the first democratically-elected legislative body in the british american colonies. -
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Enlightenment
Montesquieu (separation of powers, checks and balances)
John Locke "two treaties on government" (social contract)
Voiltaire (Freedom of speech and expressions)
Rousseau "Discourse on inequality" (equality)
Era in which cultural and intellectual forces in western Europe emphasized reason, analysis and indualisim.
Thomas Hobbes "leviathan" (social contract/ state of Nature) -
Mayflower Compact
A document written by Separatists fleeing religious persecution by King James. The Separatist fleed with adventurers, tradesmen, and servants. -
Glorious Revolution
The events of the revolution were harmless, and it established a settlement over the crown. Making Britain into a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights creates separation of powers, and limits the powers of both the king and queen in the process. It was passed on December 16, 1689. The English Bill of Rights also supports and strengthen freedom of speech. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
