Colonial Influences

  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    Purpose? It was a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected nobility rights.
    Big Ideas? Limited Government, rights, rule of law & due process.
    Who wrote it? English nobility.
    This is a? Government Document.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    This is? A government Document
    Who write it? Pilgrims
    Purpose? To determine whose in charge, created self government.
    Big ideas? Self government and Rule of law.
  • English BOF

    English BOF

    Who wrote i?> English parliament.
    Purpose? Expanded rights of the parliament and people, while limiting the kings power.
    Big ideas? Limited government, rights, rule of law, due process.
    (Government document)
  • Cato's letter

    Cato's letter

    Purpose?Argued against kings heavy handed rule and discussed freedom of expression.
    Who wrote it? Two English journalists.
    Big ideas? Rights and Rule of law.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    Who wrote it? Thomas Paine (Colonial Journalists)
    Purpose? Explained arguments for independence and made it easy to understand. Also encouraged them to fight for independence from Britain.
    Big ideas? Self government and rights