Colonial influences

  • 1215

    Magna carta

    Magna carta
    This is a government document, the manga carta document had limited power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility. It was written by the English nobility.Big ideas limited government, rights, rule of law and due process.
  • mayflower compact

    mayflower compact
    an agreement between individuals to solve basic problems and protect all and create a government. the pilgrims wrote it. the big ideas are limited government, rights, due process and rule of law.
  • English bill of rights

    English bill of rights
    a government document which limited the powers of the king even more. English parliament wrote the document.big ideas are rights and rule of law. it was written by the English parliament.
  • common sense

    common sense
    a pamphlet describing that they want to breaking away from britian and fight for their independence. Big ideas are rights and self government. it was written by Thomas Paine.
  • Cato's letter

    Cato's letter
    a collection of news paper articles which argued against the kings heavy handed rules. wanted to discuss different ideas to put in place.Big ideas are rights and rule of law. it written by John. T and Thoma.G.