Influence of the U.S. Constitution

Magna Carta

Jan 12, 1215

signed by King Johnand was the first document that began to limit the absolute power of the king over the wealthy landowners

Mayflower Compact

Nov 10, 1620

An agreement signed in 1620 by the pilgrims in Plymouth, MA, to consult each otherabout laws for the colony and a promise to work together to make it succeed.

English Bill of Right

Dec 16, 1689

expanded the protection of the rights of english bill rights of english citizens. It served as a model for the AMerican Bill of Rights

The Great Compromise

Jul 16, 1787

Created two houses of congress, one on population and the other for equl representation