Constitutional Influences Timeline

By Jessica_Mendoza
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Nobody would be above the law, not even the king or queen.

  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    Pilgrims needed rules to govern themselves

  • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
    First written constitution in America

  • Glourious Revolution

    Glourious Revolution
    Peaceful transfer of power.
    Could not find a date for this event

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    1. Free elections
    2. Fair trails
    3. No cruel or unusual punishment

  • John Locke

    John Locke
    Believed that all people had natural rights
    No actual date found

  • Montesquieu

    Developed idea of seperation of powers
    Cant find a date for this one either.

  • Rousseau

    Rousseau
    Wrote the "Social Contract"