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The English Nobility
Government document that limited the power of the king of England and protect the rights of the nobility.
-limited government
- rights
-rule of law
-due process -
Pilgrims
it was written to solve a basic problem who is in charge.
Create own government
laws would be followed by everyone
government serve common good -
Parliament
Expanded the rights of parliament and the people while limiting the power of the king.
free elections to parliament
the rights to bear arms
no excessive fines or cruel or unusual punishment -
Journalists
they argued against the kings heavy handed rule.
it discussed ideas like freedom of expression -
Thomas Paine
Support for independence
explained the arguments for independence to the common people
encouraged the support for independence.
