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Colonial Influences

  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    Government document that limited the power of the king and protected the people.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    Self-government. Pilgrims agreed to protect each other and follow all laws.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    Expanded the Rights of the people and the Parliament while limiting the powers of the King and Queen.
  • Cato's Letter

    Cato's Letter

    It was a letter written against the British rule because they disagreed with the kings heavy handed rules.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    A pamphlet written to encourage people to fight for independence from Britain