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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
It was an English charter and was reissued in the 13th century. -
Mayflower Compact
it was the first governing document of Plymouth colony. -
State of Nature
A term in the political piloshophy used in the social contract -
TwoTreatises of Government
A work of political philosphy published by John Locke. It's about an arguement. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was passed by parliment. -
The Spirit of the Laws
It was made from treatise and political theory. It was created by Montesquieu. This seperates the powers and divides the three branches of government. -
Social Contract
The social contract was created by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau It shows what is fair and what is not. -
Continental Congress
It was the convention of the delegates called together from the thirteen colonies. -
Common Sense
It was written by Thomas Paine. It was Published during the American Revolution. -
Articles of Confederation
It was the first constitution or plan of government in the U.S. -
Natural Rights
It is considered to be self-evident and universal. -
Age of Enlightment
It was the time of the elite cultural movement. It has taken place in the 18th century.