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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta is signed
Established the practice of Limited Government -
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Mayflower Compact is signed
First plans of a self government in America -
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The Great Fundementals is put in place
First basic system of laws in America -
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Fundemental Orders of Connecticut put in place
People living in the American colonies could now elect the officials representing them. -
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English Bill of Rights is passed
Put limits on the English Parliment -
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John Locke publishes his book Two Treatises on Government
Presented the ideals of Natural Rights, influencing many revolutionary leaders. -
Declaration of Independence is signed
Declared the United States of America as its own independent country -
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The Articles of Confederation are drafted up and put into place
The document acted as the constitution to the country before the actual U.S. Constitution. -
U.S. Constitution is written and ratified
The U.S. Constitution became the new and improved framework for the Amercan government. -
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Bill of Rights is added to the U.S. Constitution
Set limits and boundaries on the american government