Influences on the Declaration Of Independence

By Shayna03
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    In 1215, England, the Magna Carta was written by the nobels because they wanted to limit the power of King John the First.
    This was a huge influence on the Declaration of Independence because it was the first document to introduce rule of law, and limited the power of the government.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1215 to

    Declaration Influences

  • Mayflower Compact

    The Mayflower compact was written in 1620 by separtist congregationalist, often know as pilgrims, to protect themselves, and it was the first written framework of govenment in what is now the United States.
    This helped influence the Declaration of Independence because it solved the basic problum of who is in charge.

  • English Bill of Rights

    The English Bill of Rights was written in 1689, England, to limit the power of the king and expanf the power of parliment.
    This was an influence on the Declaration of Independence because it gave us the Idea to declare our rights and liberties.

  • The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment was a time period when people, like John Locke and Baron Dr Montesquieu came up with many different philosophy.
    This influenced the Declaration of Independence with I dead such as natural rights,social contract, and separation of power.

  • The Stamp Act

    After two wars in the 1700's Britian was in debt so they unfairly taxed Americans by forcing them to place an expensive stamp on all documents and newspapers.
    When the king decieded to unfairly tax the Americans it showed them how unjust the king was treating them, which lead to the writing of the Declaration of Indepence.

  • Common Sense

    Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine to simplify the idea of independence from England, to the colonist.
    This was a mejor influence on the Declaration of Independence because it made the colonist want to leave England.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was written to become independent from England so that America could form their own government.
    Due to all of these amazing influences the Declaration of Independence was a success and is still a major part of us history