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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Constitutional Influences Timeline
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Sep 23, 1215
Magna Carta
The purpose of the Magna Carta was to limit the power of the king. The big idea is Rule of Law. -
Mayflower Compact
This agreement was to decide who was in charge. The pilgrims decided to form a government and agree to follow the rules they made. The big idea is Self-Government. -
English Bills of Rights
The purpose of this document was to expand to rights of the parliament and people, while limiting more power from the king. The Big Idea is limited government. -
John Locke
People have natural rights; life, liberty, and property. The Big Idea is self-government. -
Cato's Letters
Cato's letters were newspaper articles that expressed ideas such as freedom and expression and argued against the king's rules. The Big Idea is rights. -
Montesquieu
When the government is divided into parts and each part had it's own purpose, he called that seperations of power. The Big Idea is limited government. -
Rousseau
People agree to give up some natural rights for protection. The Big Idea is Rights. -
Common Sense
This explained arguments for independence. The Big Idea is Rights.
