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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
timeline project
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Sep 24, 1215
MAGNA CARTA
1) limit the kings power
2) give rights to nobles
Big idea: rule of law -
MAYFLOWER COMPACT
1) to protect the people
2) agree to follow the rules
Big idea: self-government -
English Bill of Rights
1) limit power of king
2) give more power to nobles
Big idea: limited government -
John Locke
"Natural rights we areborn with -life -liberty -property."
Big idea: rights -
CATO'S LETTERS
1) speak aganist the king's rule
2) discusse freebom of expression
Big idea: rights -
MONTESQUEU
separation of power- dividing the government so no one will have all power -
ROUSSEAU
citizens give the government the power to govern them for protection -
COMMON SENSE
explain why the colonies should break away from britain
Big idea: rights
