The document outlines several important events from the Colonial Period that established principles of limited and representative government in America: 1) The Magna Carta of 1215 established the basis for limited government and protections against unjust punishment and taxes without consent in England. 2) The Virginia House of Burgesses in 1619 was the first legislative assembly and example of representative government in the American colonies. 3) The Mayflower Compact of 1620 was the first example of self-government and democratic process in America as the Pilgrims agreed to choose their own leaders and laws. 4) The Petition of Right of 1628 in England limited the King's powers and prevented taxes, imprisonment, housing of troops