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Nov 17, 1215
Magna Carta
The nobles worked with king john in england to limit the power of the monarchy and establish rule of law. Influenced the founding fathers by introducing the idea of rule of law. -
Mayflower Compact
Piligrams signed an agreement to follow the rules in the colony fair and equal laws for the good of the settlement. Influenced sovial contract, and the foundation of our constitution. -
John Locke publishes '' two treasures on government''
John Locke published his book about the theory of atural rights,natural law, and the social contract during the enlightenment. The founding fathers used lockes theories abot natural rights and natural law, and the soocial contract to write the declaration of independence. -
English Bill of Rights
''an act declaring the rights and liberties of the subject setting the succesion of tthe crown'' -
Coomon Sense
Thomas Paine called the king george a tyrant made an phamplet that argued for independence and is easy to understand. Influenced popular soveriety checks and balanced and individual rights. -
Montesquieu publishes '' spirit of the law''
Baron de Montesquieu publishes his book about the theory of seperation of powers during the enlightenment. Montesqueiu influenced the founding fathers and led them to prevent tyranny in the declaration by dividing the powers of the government.