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The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (Magna Carta (It gave…
The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
It gave rights to the barons and to other freeman and sealed on June 15, 1215
Limited Government, Rule of Law
King John/ June 15, 1215
Charters of VA Company of London
Promised that colonists would be treated fairly and gave permission to start a new colony
representative government
King James 1607
Virginia Declaration of RIghts
Basis of bill of rights and gave Virginians their basic rights
limited government
George Mason/June 12 1776
VA Statue for Religious Freedom
Was the basis for the 1st amendment of the constitution and Said people should not have to pay for any church unless they want
Limited government
Thomas Jefferson/ 1779
Declaration of Independence
It explained why the colonists were unhappy and stated that everyone is created equal
Consent of the Governed
Thomas Jefferson/ July 6, 1776
Articles of Confederation
Established the first government and very weak and the major powers resided with the states
limited government
Founding Father/ 1781