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The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights (Declaration of…
The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
written by Thomas Jefferson
Signed on July 6th, 1776
stated that "the people" had authority instead of "the kings"
The Magna Carta
gave "rights" to the barons and other "freemen" and to the city of London
Sealed on June 15th, 1215
limited powers of the king
Virginia Declaration of RIghts
Approved June 12th, 1776
Written by George Mason
became the basis for the bill of rights of the consitution
Articles of Confederation
first form of national government for the U.S. in 1781
failed because it created a very weak central, or federal, government
could not tax
states could print their own form of money
could not enforce the laws
written by the founding fathers in 1781
va statute for religious freedom
basis for the 1st amendment of the consitution
States people should be free to worship as they please
separated church and state government
written by Thomas Jefferson
adopted by virginia in 1786
charters of va company of london
Jamestown was the first colony in 1607
Promised colonists to be treated equally
Written and signed by King James in 1607