Constitutional Influences timeline

time period

Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1800

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

Nobles forced the king to sign a document that limited the kings power an protected certain rights for the nobles
- big idea: rule of law and limied government

Mayflower Compact

Nov 11, 1620

Pilgrams created a new government and rules to follow
- big idea: rule of law an self-government

English Bill of Rights

Dec 16, 1689

it expanded the rights of the pariment and the people. While limiting the powers of the king even more
- big idea: rights and limited government

John Locke

Jan 1, 1690

• he believed people were born with rights called natural rights
• life
• liberty
• property
• believed that the government can offer protectionan provide services

Cato's Letters

Apr 1, 1720

discussed the idea of the right freedom of expression
- big idea: rights and limited government
- provided inspriration and ideas

Baron de Montesquieu

Jan 1, 1748

• believed that the government should be equal
• believed that each part of the government has its own purpose
• big idea: rights, limited government, and due process

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jan 1, 1762

• believed that the government's was set to protect liberty, freedom, and help the people get along.
• thought the best type of government is democracy
• big idea: rights and limied government

Common Sense

Jan 10, 1776

it encouraged colonists to support the fight for indepenence from Great Britian
- big idea: self-government and limied government