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Magna Carta
Government document that limited the power of the King of England and protect the rights of the nobility.
Written by English nobility with big ideas such as limited government, rights, rule of law, and due process. -
Mayflower Compact
Agreement between individuals that provided order and protected the rights of the colonists. Written by a group of English Pilgrims with big ideas such as self government and rule of law. -
English Bill of Rights
A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as limited the rights of the government. Written by members of the English Parliament with big ideas such as limited government, rights, due process, and rule of law. -
Cato's Letters
A collection of newspaper articles to convince people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy handed rule of the British government. Written by English journalists that had big ideas such as rights and rule of law. -
Common Sense
A pamphlet to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England. Written by colonial journalists with big ideas such as self government and rights.
