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Manga Carta
This is a government document the purpose of this document was to limit the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility.
The big ideas are:
-Rule of Law
-Due Process
-Rights
-Limited Government -
Mayflower Compact
This is an agreement with individuals written by pilgrims to create a government whose laws should be followed.
The big ideas are:
-Rights
-Rule of Law
- Self-government -
English Bill of Rights
This is a government document written by the Parliament to expand the rights of the people while limiting the power of the king.
The big ideas are:
-Rule of Law
-Rights
-Limited Government
-Due Process -
Cato's Letters
This is a collection of newspaper articles and the purpose is to bring ideas on how to govern the country.
The big ideas are:
-Rights
-Rule of Law -
Common Sense
This is a pamphlet that is written by a colonial journalist that its purpose is to gain independence
The big ideas are:
- Self-government
- Rights
