Colonial Influences

  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    -Government Document
    -English Nobility
    -A document that limited the power of the king and protected the rights of the nobility.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    -Agreement between individuals created by English pilgrims
    - Created order and protected colonists' rights
    -Self Government
    - Rule of Law
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    • Government Document created by the English Parliament
    • Expanded the power of the parliament and the people
    • Limited Government
    • Due Process
    • Rights
    • Rule of Law
  • Cato's Letters

    Cato's Letters

    • Collection of newspaper articles created by two anonymous journalists
    • Supported the freedom of expression
    • Rights
    • Rule of Law
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    • Pamphlet created by a colonist journalist (Thomas Paine)
    • Supported by becoming independent from Britain
    • Self Government
    • Rights