Colonial Influences

  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    Government document that limited the power of the King of England. Limited government, due process, rights and rule of law.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    An agreement among individuals that created a government that provided order and protect rights of colonist. Self government and rule of law.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    To expand the rights of parliament and the people while limiting the powers of the King even more. Big idea: Limited government, rights, rule of law, and due process.
  • Cato's Letter

    Cato's Letter

    Collection of newspaper articles published to convince people to support the freedom of expression and to fight against the heavy hand of rule of the British government. Big ideas: Rights and rule of law
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    Pamphlet written to convince the American colonist to support becoming independent from England. Big ideas: Self government and rights