The british colonists were familiar with the ideas of freedom and rights of citizens as expressed in the and

a. separation of powers and natural rights
b. magna carta and the english bill of rights
c. declaration of independence and magna carta
d. pax romana and the declaration of independence

The correct answer is B. Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights.

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