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Period: Jan 1, 1100 to Jan 1, 1200
England
England is run as an monarch. -
Jan 1, 1215
Mana Carta
Nobles force king John to sign a document that stated: no one could be above the law, everyone would be treated equally under the law, and a trial would be by ones pears. -
Jan 1, 1300
Parliament begins
King devolves a group that represents common people called Parliament. -
The House of Burgesses
The first representative assembly/legislature in English colonies. -
Mayflower compact
It established a direct democracy -
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John Locke
He was a English writer and believed that people are born free, equally and with independence. -
Fundamental order of Connecticut
It was the first written Constitution and it was an assembly of representatives from each town to make laws. -
Massachusetts Body of Liberties
Established basics of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights -
Pennsylvania Frame of Government
Established basics of US Constitution and Bill of Rights -
Glorious Revolution
Parliament removes king James the 3rd and replaces him with his daughter. -
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Baron De Montesqueu
He divided the branches of the government into different parts to balance each other out so no one can become to strong. -
America
The 13 colonies have been established -
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Jacques Rousseau
He wrote a social contract and believed that people should choose there government.