Constitutional Influences Timeline

By ag3939
  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to

    Constitutional influences

  • Magna Carta
    Sep 23, 1215

    Magna Carta

    • It limits the power of the king
    • Protects certain rights
    • Rule of Law
    • Limited Government
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    • The Pilgrims chose to have a government
    • They all agreed to follow the rules and protect each other
    • Self Government
    • Rule of Law
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    • It exanded the rights of the parliament
    • It also limits the kings power even more
    • People have more rights
    • Limited Government
  • John Locke

    John Locke

    John Locke made the Natural Rights.
  • Cato's Letters

    Cato's Letters

    • Supports freedom
    • Against the king
    • Protects their rights
  • Montesquieu

    Montesquieu

    Montesquieu wrote the Separation of Powers.
  • Rousseau

    Rousseau

    Rousseau wrote the Social Contract.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    • Against the king
    • Declare independence
    • Protect their rights