Limited monarchy. Both the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights took away power from one person called a monarch and gave it back to the people.
It would be first the Neolithic revolution that has happened during the prehistoric times. Next would be the Crusades when christian army tried to retake the Holy Land from the infidels and Muslims that they were fighting against. Lastly would be the Renaissance that means rebirth. Renaissance open the world into more possibilities and open the minds of the people.
C. Rousseau, Hobbes, and Dumas
Massachusetts is not one of the Middle Colonies. Massachusetts is one of the New England Colonies. I was founded in 1630. I hope that this helped. Have a good day!