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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
This was signed by King John. Magna Carta is Latin for "Great Charter". Nobles got more rights. John protected the nobles privileges, and authority or control. -
Mayflower Compact
Pilgrims needed rules to govern them to survive. Signed by 41 men. Came up with written plan for government. -
Fundametal Orders of Connecticut
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Glorious Revolution
No rulers would have more power than parliament. -
Bill of Rights
Guarenteed free elections to parliament, the right to trial, and the elimination of cruel and unusual punishment. -
John Locke
Argued that we're all born free, equal, and independant. Rights included life, liberty, and property. -
Baron de Montequieu
Made idea known as seperation of powers. Divided government into branches. -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Wrote social contract.
