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Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta
Magna Carta 1215 created for the purpose of limiting the powers of the monarch and preserving the basic legal rights of all free men in England. -
Mayflower compact
The Mayflower Compact, signed by 41 English colonists on the ship Mayflower on November 11, 1620, was the first written framework of government established in what is now the United States. -
glorious revolution
The Glorious Revolution was the English people's revolt against the unreasonable demands of an unreasonable king.
James II came to the throne of England -
bill of rights
It lays down limits on the powers of the crown and sets out the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech in Parliament, the requirement for regular elections to Parliament and the right to petition the monarch without fear of retribution -
john locke
philosopher who belived that rights are given at brith -
montesquieu
created the theory of separation of powers in the government; executive, legislative and judicial, and also classification of systems of government based on their principles -
rousseau
writing 'The Social Contract' an outline of a Republican style of government and the ideal relationship between such a government and its citizens. -
functional orders of conneeticut
create a functional government out of three towns on the Connecticut River.
