Constitutional Influences timeline

  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to

    timeline project

  • MAGNA CARTA
    Sep 24, 1215

    MAGNA CARTA

    1) limit the kings power
    2) give rights to nobles
    Big idea: rule of law
  • MAYFLOWER COMPACT

    MAYFLOWER COMPACT

    1) to protect the people
    2) agree to follow the rules
    Big idea: self-government
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    1) limit power of king
    2) give more power to nobles
    Big idea: limited government
  • John Locke

    John Locke

    "Natural rights we areborn with -life -liberty -property."
    Big idea: rights
  • CATO'S LETTERS

    CATO'S LETTERS

    1) speak aganist the king's rule
    2) discusse freebom of expression
    Big idea: rights
  • MONTESQUEU

    MONTESQUEU

    separation of power- dividing the government so no one will have all power
  • ROUSSEAU

    ROUSSEAU

    citizens give the government the power to govern them for protection
  • COMMON SENSE

    COMMON SENSE

    explain why the colonies should break away from britain
    Big idea: rights