The two key documents that helped guide the creation of colonial governments and later informed the American Constitution are the Magna Carta (1215) and the English Bill of Rights (1689). The Magna Carta laid the groundwork for the principles of limited government and individual rights, while the English Bill of Rights established further legal protections and outlined specific civil liberties, influencing the framers of the Constitution in their quest to establish a balanced and fair government.
Using the video, what were two documents that helped guide the creation of colonial governments and later the American Constitution?
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