Big Ideas Flashcards
When was the Magna Carta written?
1215
Who wrote the Magna Carta?
Angry Nobles of Great Britain
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
Limited power of the king, and provided rights for the nobles.
What four big ideas were presented in the Magna Carta?
Due - Process, Limited Government, Rule of Law, & Rights
What type of document was the Magna Carta
Government Document
When was the Mayflower Compact written?
1615
Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?
Pilgrims
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
A government in which they would all have control and be able to protect each other
What big idea was presented in the Mayflower Compact?
self-government
What type of document was the Mayflower Compact?
An agreement between individuals
When was the English Bill of Rights written?
1689
Who wrote the English Bill of Rights?
Parliament
What was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?
Expanded the rights of the parliament and the people, while limiting the powers of the king
What big idea was presented in the English Bill of Rights?
Rule of Law, Due-Process, and Limited Government
What type of document was the English Bill of Rights?
Government Document
When were Cato’s Letters written?
1720s
Who wrote Cato’s Letters?
Authors using the fake names Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger
What was the purpose of Cato’s Letters?
To discuss different ideas such as freedom of expression
What big idea was presented in Cato’s Letters?
Rights
What type of document was Cato’s Letters?
Collection of newspaper articles
When was Common Sense written?
1776
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What was the purpose of Common Sense?
To encourage colonists to support the fight for their independence
What big idea was presented in Common Sense?
Rights, Due - Process, Rule of Law and Self - Government
What type of document was Common Sense?
A pamphlet
Rule of Law
all people have to follow the law, and the laws should be enforced fairly
Self - Government
People can make decisions on how their government should work
Due-Process
People have the right of fair and reasonable laws
Limited Government
A government that has been limited in a power by a constitution or written agreement
Rights
A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without consent
