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Magna Carta
A government document written by English Nobility to limit the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility. Big ideas:
-limited government
-rights
-rule of law
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Mayflower Compact
A government document written by the Pilgrims to create a new government who's laws should be followed by everyone. Big Ideas:
-rule of law
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English Bill of Rights
A government document written by Parliament to expand the rights of Parliament and the people while limiting the powers of the king. Big ideas:
-limited government
-rights
-rule of law
-due process -
Cato's Letters
A collection of newspaper articles written by two anonymous writers to convince the people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against heavy handed rule of the British government. Big Ideas:
-rights
-rule of law -
Common Sense
A pamphlet written by a colonial journalist to convince the American colonialist to support becoming independent from England. Big Ideas:
-self-government
-rights
